MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,702 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
general surface corrosion to underside
Front sub-frame heavily corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front sub-frame heavily corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
EML light on
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)
both rear lower suspension arms corroded
front sub-frame corroded
oil temp light flashing
slight binding n/s/r brake
slight damage to outer side wall of o/s/f tyre
under trays fitted restricting view of some items
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/f headlight beam dim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil temperature light flashing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake disc (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine MIL on
Coolant level low
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/f headlight beam dim
O/s/r brake binding
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil temperature light flashing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
rear heat shield insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear brake pads getting low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil temperature warning light showing
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil temperature warning light showing
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LD56 EBC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 LD56 EBC, 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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LD56 EBC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 January 2007.
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