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FL57 ZKD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,830 mi
Last recorded178,830 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 ZKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2022 178,830 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 154,759 miles

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 29 Sep 2020 142,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 133,708 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,559 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 125,556 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,851 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,476 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2015 97,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisory nearside front tyre is wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,289 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Fail 26 Aug 2014 88,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,959 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 77,959 miles

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

advisory diesel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner

advisory offside front tyre is wearing inner edge recomend tracking check

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,979 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,558 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,594 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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FL57 ZKD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL57 ZKD, 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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FL57 ZKD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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