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LG57 VKC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,828 mi
Last recorded57,828 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 VKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,828 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,166 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn inner edges nearside getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 53,166 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn inner edges nearside getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,763 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 47,763 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,468 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Mar 2017 43,468 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,584 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges!

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to outer side wall on nearside front tyre

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,473 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 27,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VKC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

LG57 VKC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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The MOT history for LG57 VKC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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