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FD07 KJF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

267,449 mi
Last recorded267,449 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 KJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 267,449 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 267,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 156,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit well worn on inner edge and has a deep cut in the sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit well worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 156,838 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit well worn on inner edge and has a deep cut in the sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit well worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 148,491 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f plastic inner wheel arch damaged and adrift

smoke emissions too lean to obtain readings

Pass 16 Jan 2014 137,381 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 137,376 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 130,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 130,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 104,266 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,508 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 89,508 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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FD07 KJF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD07 KJF, 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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FD07 KJF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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