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MT57 FUH

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,123 mi
Last recorded84,123 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 FUH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,123 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Not clamped down properly (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 84,022 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Not clamped down properly (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 70,042 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 70,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,900 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,268 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 60,268 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,256 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damage and wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,256 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damage and wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,780 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 54,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,976 miles

no smoke reading to clean

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,072 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,364 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 33,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,127 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 28,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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MT57 FUH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MT57 FUH, 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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MT57 FUH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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