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EY07 FDD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,211 mi
Last recorded169,211 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY07 FDD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 169,211 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 23 Jul 2022 164,289 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2021 155,268 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

n/s/and/o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2020 147,336 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 142,273 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 139,784 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 139,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,539 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 126,539 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 112,054 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

coil spring corroded Bottom coil. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,203 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,203 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 66,801 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 57,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,318 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 48,318 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,174 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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EY07 FDD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY07 FDD, 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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EY07 FDD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 April 2007.

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