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KJ07 XTF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,624 mi
Last recorded155,624 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 XTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 155,624 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 155,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 152,958 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 152,900 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 148,487 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 148,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 141,321 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 16% nearside rear handbrake reading slow and low. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 138,371 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 138,371 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 130,607 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

Fail 15 May 2017 130,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2016 123,755 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

e/m light

Pass 12 May 2015 115,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,634 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear pads low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 96,870 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,948 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,707 miles

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

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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KJ07 XTF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KJ07 XTF, 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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KJ07 XTF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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