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DK57 ZWB

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,321 mi
Last recorded168,321 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 ZWB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 168,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank bracket

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s and o/s front tyre worn inner eadge

n/s front shock absober corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 161,652 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 161,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (235/45/18) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 153,086 miles

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

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)

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2015 146,558 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 125,653 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,019 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn and pitted

front suspension subframe corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 112,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front brake discs worn and pitted

front suspension subframe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 105,156 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs excessively worn scored and lipped

rear brake discs excessively worn pitted scored and lipped

Fail 31 Aug 2012 105,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs excessively worn scored and lipped

rear brake discs excessively worn pitted scored and lipped

Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,961 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,955 miles

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

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

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

advise slight bind too o/s/r wheel

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 ZWB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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