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GV57 SGO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,917 mi
Last recorded151,917 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 SGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 151,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 151,917 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 145,751 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 137,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 137,689 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 137,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy part of down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened near side and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,250 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 126,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s rear exhaust slight crack (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 115,933 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s rear exhaust slight crack (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,802 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 105,488 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,258 miles

both front tyre wearing bald on inner edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low.

engine under tray insecure.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,010 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,626 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,822 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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GV57 SGO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV57 SGO, 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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What year was GV57 SGO registered?

GV57 SGO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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