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BN57 FNA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,648 mi
Last recorded149,648 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 FNA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 149,648 miles

Central exhaust shield insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2020 149,648 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust shield insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2019 143,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

bonnet handles broken

rear no plate trim insecure

windsceen washers acceptable

Fail 21 Mar 2019 143,526 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet handles broken

rear no plate trim insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2018 134,706 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f head light dull acceptable

o/s/f inner edge tyre worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,612 miles

Bonnet pull handle missing. Bonnet can still be opened by pulling cable underneath dash

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear inner lamp has condensation inside lens

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2 - 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2017 121,612 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet pull handle missing. Bonnet can still be opened by pulling cable underneath dash

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear inner lamp has condensation inside lens

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2 - 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,608 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 111,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,605 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 105,802 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2013 105,802 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,802 miles

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

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

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

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

has a damage outside zone A in excess than 40mm

Fail 3 Jul 2012 105,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

has a damage outside zone A in excess than 40mm

Pass 22 Sep 2011 102,718 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 102,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,785 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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BN57 FNA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BN57 FNA, 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 FNA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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