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HG57 USP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,587 mi
Last recorded155,587 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 USP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 155,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 148,678 miles

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

Nearside handbrake

Fail 13 Mar 2023 148,675 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside handbrake

Pass 8 Jan 2022 142,426 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,515 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 138,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump fractured and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 131,719 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 131,714 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 126,853 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 126,849 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,470 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

bonnet release broken

Fail 30 Jun 2017 117,463 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding +handbrake (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding +handbrake (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake discs wearing

rear suspension top housings corroded,bonnet pull adrift

Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs wearing

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front+nearside rear brakes slight binding

Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,105 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 108,102 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,745 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,611 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 81,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,887 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 48,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,203 miles

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

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

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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HG57 USP 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 66.7%.

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 HG57 USP, 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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HG57 USP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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