CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC57 LPY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,974 mi
Last recorded178,974 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 LPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 178,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear inner, lower sill, between jacking point and outer sill around rubber grommet holes - non structural/supporting area corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit 1.6mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 1.6mm and inner edge close to breaking through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear inner, lower sill, between jacking point and outer sill around rubber grommet holes - non structural/supporting area corroded and holed

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 178,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Disconnected at mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear inner, lower sill, between jacking point and outer sill around rubber grommet holes - non structural/supporting area corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit 1.6mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear inner, lower sill, between jacking point and outer sill around rubber grommet holes - non structural/supporting area corroded and holed

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 167,296 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 160,988 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 152,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2020 148,059 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension bed corroding

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorbers starting to corrode

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL front upper arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 148,059 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension bed corroding

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorbers starting to corrode

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL front upper arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 145,686 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in hub

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 145,683 miles

Brake lever excessively worn Handbrake lever fails to lock (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Slight play in hub

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 139,254 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 139,177 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 124,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 123,913 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,860 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 115,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,499 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 102,688 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 102,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 84,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,605 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
Full Alfa Romeo 159 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC57 LPY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LC57 LPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC57 LPY?

You can check the full history of LC57 LPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC57 LPY registered?

LC57 LPY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 November 2007.

Is LC57 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 LPY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC57 LPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC57 LPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.