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LT57 BKE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,879 mi
Last recorded119,879 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 119,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 110,914 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 110,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy Rear exhaust removed (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 110,035 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy back boxes removed (8.1.1 (a))

Front both inner wheel arch covers have evidence of fouling

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pipes corroded

vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,775 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm tread deapth and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm tread deapth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm tread deapth and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm tread deapth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 86,396 miles

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

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

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,647 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front outer CV boot perished & splitting

offside front track rod end dust cover deteriorated & leaking grease

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,912 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,408 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 55,937 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,069 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 33,659 miles

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner edges and getting close to limit.

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,361 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,575 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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LT57 BKE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BKE, 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 BKE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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