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KX07 JDJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,592 mi
Last recorded123,592 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX07 JDJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2024 123,592 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 May 2023 118,713 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 118,706 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2022 116,708 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 114,815 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 113,612 miles

corrosion to under floors and suspension parts

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,407 miles

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

handbrake will require attention shortly

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Oct 2018 109,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

handbrake will require attention shortly

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,798 miles

uneven tread wear on both front tyres

Fail 20 Oct 2017 101,798 miles

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

uneven tread wear on both front tyres

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,024 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint has play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear

parking brake performance poor

parking brake stiff

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint has play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear

parking brake performance poor

parking brake stiff

Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,692 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 64,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 52,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 46,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2010 37,762 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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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KX07 JDJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KX07 JDJ, 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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KX07 JDJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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