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KX56 NFR

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,492 mi
Last recorded129,492 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 NFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 129,492 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,489 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 101,847 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

high level stop lamp not all bulbs working

Fail 8 Feb 2022 101,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

high level stop lamp not all bulbs working

Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,642 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

not all leds working in high level stop lamp

Fail 3 Feb 2021 87,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure and has been rubbing cv gaiter (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

not all leds working in high level stop lamp

Pass 3 Feb 2020 77,854 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,381 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2019 71,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,312 miles

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2018 67,312 miles

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,175 miles

centre exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Fail 12 Jan 2017 60,174 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 44,928 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 44,928 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 40,641 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 36,325 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 6 Jan 2011 30,117 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 21,035 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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KX56 NFR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KX56 NFR, 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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KX56 NFR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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