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BK57 VZA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,650 mi
Last recorded98,650 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,650 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front pin/bush marked in yellow (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,696 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,439 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,633 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre perished on shoulder

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,893 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 47,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished on tread

Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,528 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,460 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 VZA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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