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BL57 JJV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,074 mi
Last recorded167,074 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 JJV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 167,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 167,073 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 162,734 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 150,645 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 150,640 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 146,636 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 146,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 138,839 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 138,838 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 123,557 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 106,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf rear whishbone bush perishing but not xs movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light dim but passed aim check

Fail 30 May 2018 106,198 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken on coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf rear whishbone bush perishing but not xs movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light dim but passed aim check

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero tread all most to corrds (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2017 99,604 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 99,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front advise nsf tyre as badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,650 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 86,815 miles

both front wishbone rear rubber bushes slightly weakened

Fail 20 May 2015 86,815 miles

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

both front wishbone rear rubber bushes slightly weakened

nearside front tyre started to wear inner slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,585 miles

both rear wishbone rubber bushes rear weakened slightly also slight splitting

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,948 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer baffels poor

Pass 30 May 2012 65,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,260 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 57,260 miles

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

all brake discs corroding

front brakes slightly pulsating

Pass 3 Dec 2010 59,061 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 58,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BL57 JJV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL57 JJV, 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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BL57 JJV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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