MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both handbrake operating arms on calipers not against the stops.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged abs wire incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover and under tray fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit more than 0.51 plate (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint securing nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers slightly with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
EXHAUST DETERIORATING
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR MARKS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ57 ETY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 EJ57 ETY, 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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EJ57 ETY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 October 2007.
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