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MF57 GBO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,049 mi
Last recorded119,049 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 GBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 119,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 117,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre on limits inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 107,339 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 107,338 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,344 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 94,337 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,489 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 84,489 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,751 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,716 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,378 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,491 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 61,686 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 41,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,576 miles

Offside Rear 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 GBO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MF57 GBO, 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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MF57 GBO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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