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LT57 AZW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,833 mi
Last recorded34,833 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 AZW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 34,833 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 34,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 34,071 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 32,916 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,629 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 29,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread and sidewall and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

Fail 26 Sep 2020 28,541 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 28 Sep 2019 27,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall and wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 26,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 26,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 24,683 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tread

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2016 23,104 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Sep 2015 21,821 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 19,651 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 19,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 13,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 10,740 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 10,740 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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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LT57 AZW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT57 AZW, 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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LT57 AZW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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