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BN57 FMZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,462 mi
Last recorded157,462 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 FMZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 157,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 155,228 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 152,535 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Parking brake only just met limit 17%

Pass 26 Apr 2019 147,853 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Parking brake only just met limit 16%

Pass 4 Apr 2018 143,600 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,278 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 131,945 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 127,139 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 119,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2013 112,046 miles

front tyres worn close to limit, no tread on inner edges and close to cords

Fail 30 May 2013 112,046 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn close to limit, no tread on inner edges and close to cords

Pass 16 May 2012 78,127 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)

front brake disks and pads 75% worn

Fail 16 May 2012 78,127 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

front brake disks and pads 75% worn

Pass 18 May 2011 50,356 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,030 miles

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

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

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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BN57 FMZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BN57 FMZ, 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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BN57 FMZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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