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GV57 SGX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,839 mi
Last recorded68,839 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 SGX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 68,839 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 60,337 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 52,671 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 42,759 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,071 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 33,834 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 32,331 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 31,164 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 28,865 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 27,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing On InnerEdge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,044 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,884 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 16,034 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 16,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 11,557 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 9,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,270 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 SGX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

GV57 SGX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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