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MF57 FZY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,877 mi
Last recorded140,877 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 FZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 140,877 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 140,827 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 128,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 113,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 100,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 100,760 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,214 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,656 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 84,656 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2011 121,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,215 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)

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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MF57 FZY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF57 FZY, 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 MF57 FZY registered?

MF57 FZY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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