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EF57 ZUD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,741 mi
Last recorded138,741 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 ZUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 138,741 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 138,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 131,945 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 125,161 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 122,903 miles

engine light on

Fail 17 Jan 2017 122,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 113,678 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 113,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,150 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,663 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,687 miles

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

Offside 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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EF57 ZUD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 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 EF57 ZUD, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF57 ZUD registered?

EF57 ZUD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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The MOT history for EF57 ZUD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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