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KY57 ENU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,417 mi
Last recorded149,417 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 ENU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 149,417 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 142,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 136,721 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 129,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,168 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 4 Oct 2018 120,168 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,271 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 115,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,046 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 121,046 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,752 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,222 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,222 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,217 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 53,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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KY57 ENU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc 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 KY57 ENU, 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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KY57 ENU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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