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BK57 GCO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,591 mi
Last recorded166,591 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 GCO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 166,591 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 158,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 150,946 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 141,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 141,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,637 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on inside edges,almost to the cords

Fail 13 Jun 2017 134,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn very low on inside edges,almost to the cords

Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,509 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre only just legal

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2015 116,251 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre only just legal

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,640 miles

Offside front tyre tread wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2014 105,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 94,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking required as both fronts are wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2013 94,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking required as both fronts are wearing on edges

Pass 31 May 2012 83,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,963 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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BK57 GCO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK57 GCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK57 GCO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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