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KX57 GAO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,150 mi
Last recorded126,150 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX57 GAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 126,150 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill section badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill section badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 121,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 116,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2021 109,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2020 105,528 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 105,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 92,822 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 92,822 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,569 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,802 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre bald on edges inner sidewall scrubbed run flat

Fail 21 Jun 2016 79,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre bald on edges inner sidewall scrubbed run flat

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3.0 mm

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3.0 mm

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,078 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front inner cv joint leaking grease

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,390 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,625 miles

cut nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords

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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KX57 GAO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KX57 GAO, 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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KX57 GAO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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