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LG57 VKK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,951 mi
Last recorded50,951 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 VKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 50,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 50,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight binding osr brake

Pass 18 May 2017 47,449 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 47,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive See Printout (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive See Printout (7.3.D.4)

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

Bonnet Pull Handle Broken

Exhaust Front Flexible In Poor Condition

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge + Perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge + Perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut

Fail 19 Apr 2016 42,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,881 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 39,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 36,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,192 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,123 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,129 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 VKK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VKK, 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 VKK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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