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BK57 GCZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,942 mi
Last recorded146,942 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 146,942 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 146,932 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,922 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 135,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 128,098 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 128,098 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,601 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 117,601 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 107,417 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 107,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,320 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,320 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,908 miles

Bonnet release catch is broken in front grill

Both front tyres are very worn around the inner edge of the tread

N/S/R Tyre worn around the outer edge of the tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded and worn around the inner face of the disc (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 80,908 miles

Bonnet release catch is broken in front grill

Both front tyres are very worn around the inner edge of the tread

N/S/R Tyre worn around the outer edge of the tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded and worn around the inner face of the disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,279 miles

Bonnet release catch is broken in the front grill

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 66,276 miles

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

Bonnet release catch is broken in the front grill

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,093 miles

Bonnet release catch arm is broken

Both rear tyres are cracked around the side wall

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,133 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 27,113 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,386 miles

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

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

n/s mirror missing

Fail 8 Sep 2010 19,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

n/s mirror missing

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 GCZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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