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EX57 UCW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,506 mi
Last recorded98,506 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 UCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 98,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 98,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 92,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 92,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 79,327 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,779 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 69,778 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,154 miles

ALL TYRES GETTING LOW

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,578 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,161 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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EX57 UCW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX57 UCW, 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 EX57 UCW registered?

EX57 UCW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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The MOT history for EX57 UCW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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