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GU57 LVC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,534 mi
Last recorded118,534 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 LVC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 118,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 118,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 115,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2023 115,056 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket snapped

Pass 12 Aug 2022 110,665 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear indecator discoulered

Fail 12 Aug 2022 110,665 miles

Nearside Rear indecator discoulered

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake flex bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,109 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 104,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,755 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,463 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))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 86,463 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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 10 Aug 2018 86,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 86,130 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 82,824 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,394 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2014 59,786 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2013 52,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet catch damage hard to open and closed

Pass 31 Aug 2013 52,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet catch damage hard to open and closed

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,581 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 46,581 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,901 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,351 miles

slight front brake imbalance at nearside

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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GU57 LVC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU57 LVC, 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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GU57 LVC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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