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HK07 EGU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,581 mi
Last recorded157,581 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 EGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 157,581 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 157,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 146,779 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner position lamp inoperative

Pass 29 Nov 2016 133,428 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 133,428 miles

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

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 133,191 miles

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

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front abs sensor incorrectly routed and fowls wheel

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,889 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,979 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine warning light on

Fail 11 Jun 2014 115,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,604 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,565 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 90,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

power steering noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

power steering noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,720 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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HK07 EGU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK07 EGU, 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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HK07 EGU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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