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EK57 TKV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,180 mi
Last recorded115,180 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 TKV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 115,180 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 22 May 2017 104,578 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Oct 2016 99,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,806 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 82,591 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner may require wheel alignment

Fail 2 Oct 2014 82,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,946 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)

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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EK57 TKV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK57 TKV, 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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What year was EK57 TKV registered?

EK57 TKV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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