MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded but not holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes 54% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel nearside rear corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded but not holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
osr tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in nsf top ball joint
nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly
nearside rear tyre starting to wear lumpy on outer edge.
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
WASH DELIVERY POOR.COOLANT LEVEL LOW-LEAKS?VIBRATION N/S HEADLIGHT TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN-DAMAGE N/S/F WALL.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
WASH DELIVERY POOR.COOLANT LEVEL LOW-LEAKS?VIBRATION N/S HEADLIGHT TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN-DAMAGE N/S/F WALL.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH56 SCX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FH56 SCX, 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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FH56 SCX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 February 2007.
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