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MF57 GDZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,559 mi
Last recorded91,559 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 GDZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 91,559 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,555 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 87,555 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,957 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 83,954 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,269 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 79,269 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,575 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,585 miles

exhaust rear section clamp corroded and broken but system still secure

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,147 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 66,147 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 62,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached coil spring mounting cup broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,255 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,003 miles

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

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 28 Sep 2015 49,689 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 49,689 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,703 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 45,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,791 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 37,316 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,316 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,673 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,317 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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MF57 GDZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GDZ, 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 GDZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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