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KX07 JFG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,527 mi
Last recorded105,527 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 105,527 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 15 Oct 2024 104,754 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,863 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 92,863 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,550 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,753 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,254 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 67,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,422 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2017 54,422 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2016 46,938 miles

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 26,897 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 26,897 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,750 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 10,948 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 7,009 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 7,009 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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KX07 JFG 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 70%.

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 JFG, 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 JFG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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