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GX07 FLK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,930 mi
Last recorded141,930 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX07 FLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 141,930 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps broken

Oil leak

Signs of coolant leak

Pass 11 Jul 2023 134,536 miles

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to fully assess all prescribed items

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 126,858 miles

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 121,314 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 121,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 117,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 111,997 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 111,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,115 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 100,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 99,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,618 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 86,618 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,274 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 86,258 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 69,591 miles

hand brake low reading

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 61,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 56,046 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 56,045 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 47,760 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,770 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 32,899 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 32,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 26,031 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 26,031 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

advise near side mirror unit.

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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GX07 FLK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GX07 FLK, 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 GX07 FLK registered?

GX07 FLK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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