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BX56 FYZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,988 mi
Last recorded88,988 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,988 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 88,988 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,013 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,153 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges, nearside & offside

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,666 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 79,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,025 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,764 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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 46,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,865 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,945 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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BX56 FYZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BX56 FYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX56 FYZ registered?

BX56 FYZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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