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HV57 FZE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,078 mi
Last recorded125,078 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 FZE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,078 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 120,008 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 120,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 115,302 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 115,300 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,122 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 111,122 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 101,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked on "Y" piece (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside rear tyre 3mm in places on inner edge

offside parking brake efficiency reduced

Fail 15 Sep 2016 94,093 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked on "Y" piece (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside rear tyre 3mm in places on inner edge

offside parking brake efficiency reduced

Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,863 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,295 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Aug 2012 58,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,029 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel/brake.

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,226 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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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HV57 FZE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV57 FZE, 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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HV57 FZE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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