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F4 SCT

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,181 mi
Last recorded125,181 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 SCT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 125,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pump noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,070 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 120,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 114,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner and outer sill panels corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2023 114,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner and outer sill panels corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,199 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 103,315 miles

Parking brake only just met limits

Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,481 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,716 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,320 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,638 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 72,638 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,823 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,627 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,870 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,644 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,199 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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F4 SCT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F4 SCT, 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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F4 SCT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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