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GP57 KVE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,592 mi
Last recorded119,592 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 KVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 119,592 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 119,592 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,039 miles

Nearside headlamp top bracket broken but lamp still secure

Fail 17 Mar 2017 110,039 miles

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

Nearside headlamp top bracket broken but lamp still secure

Pass 19 Mar 2016 104,047 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2016 104,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nsf tyre

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,419 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

rear brake discscorroding on contact surfaces

Fail 23 Feb 2015 95,419 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,438 miles

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

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,326 miles

dpf has been removed.

nearside rear tyre tread depth low, 2-3mm.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dpf has been removed.

nearside rear tyre tread depth low, 2-3mm.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,688 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 54,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GP57 KVE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP57 KVE, 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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GP57 KVE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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