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GX57 FZT

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,800 mi
Last recorded117,800 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 FZT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 117,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underbody been under sealed

Pass 27 Mar 2023 115,922 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 110,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 109,683 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 109,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,049 miles

all tyres close to legal wear limit

Fail 13 Mar 2020 108,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

all tyres close to legal wear limit

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,362 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 92,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 83,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust starting to crack at Y piece joint

Fail 4 Mar 2015 73,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust starting to crack at Y piece joint

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,953 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,848 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,752 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 32,752 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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GX57 FZT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX57 FZT, 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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GX57 FZT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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