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LG57 UDS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,276 mi
Last recorded127,276 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 UDS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 127,276 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,871 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 119,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 114,492 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsf shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osf shock bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 98,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,564 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,564 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard dpf removed (7.1.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative HID kit fitted (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative HID kit fitted (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,086 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on tread

slight bin on both rear brakes

Fail 6 Aug 2015 68,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on tread

slight bin on both rear brakes

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,996 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,802 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,184 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 36,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 288,201 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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LG57 UDS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG57 UDS, 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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LG57 UDS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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