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FH07 BKD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,638 mi
Last recorded45,638 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 BKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 45,638 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 45,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,600 miles

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

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

Play detected at offside front steering rack inner joint which may require adjustment or repair

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 41,600 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Play detected at offside front steering rack inner joint which may require adjustment or repair

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 32,805 miles

Play detected at offside front steering rack

Slight play detected at nearside front steering rack

Fail 20 May 2011 32,801 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play detected at offside front steering rack

Slight play detected at nearside front steering rack

Pass 18 May 2010 25,386 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 25,386 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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FH07 BKD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FH07 BKD, 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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FH07 BKD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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