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MV57 EHY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

187,349 mi
Last recorded187,349 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 EHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 187,349 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 187,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides upper wishbone arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 176,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 176,632 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 175,486 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 170,127 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play x2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 170,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play x2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 160,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play x 2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 149,736 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 142,761 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x 2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 141,568 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 141,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 133,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge 235/40/19/96Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 133,979 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box missing (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge 235/40/19/96Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 120,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,381 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 108,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,867 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 91,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 91,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

coolant level low

nearside front brake hose securing bracket loose

offside rear brake pads wearing low

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,813 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 74,781 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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MV57 EHY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MV57 EHY, 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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MV57 EHY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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