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LG57 VJK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 VJK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,664 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,754 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 72,089 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 66,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,343 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 64,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,928 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 61,928 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,556 miles

Nearside front Tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front Tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,081 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 54,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,730 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,930 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,984 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 32,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 22,421 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,193 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 18,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VJK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VJK, 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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What year was LG57 VJK registered?

LG57 VJK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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