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MF57 GDK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,118 mi
Last recorded97,118 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 GDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 97,118 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 95,429 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sideswall

o/s outer door sill starting to corrode

Fail 14 May 2018 95,429 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sideswall

o/s outer door sill starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2017 90,453 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 90,453 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,717 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)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 76,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,878 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,869 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 69,420 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,622 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking?)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 64,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking?)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,675 miles

o/s/f wheel balance weight very close to brake caliper bleed screw, advise having weights repositioned

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,152 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,150 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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 GDK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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