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DK57 ZVU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,516 mi
Last recorded200,516 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 ZVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 200,516 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 112,041 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 112,041 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 109,600 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 109,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,107 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,617 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,365 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,289 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

cut in tread on o/s/f tyre but not down to cords

Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,106 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,871 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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DK57 ZVU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK57 ZVU, 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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DK57 ZVU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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