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FD57 TPU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,594 mi
Last recorded128,594 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 TPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 128,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 124,668 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 120,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 117,703 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 113,278 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 113,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 110,008 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,485 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 104,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,290 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,104 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 78,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front TRACKING REQUIRED

Front TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,578 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 67,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,443 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,302 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,228 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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FD57 TPU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD57 TPU, 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 FD57 TPU registered?

FD57 TPU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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