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MV57 UFG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,061 mi
Last recorded105,061 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 UFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 105,061 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corroded through . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded through. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear discs inner surfaces corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,061 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 104,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 101,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 99,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 96,562 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,855 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre tread depths getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 84,854 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre tread depths getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,595 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,788 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2012 39,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 34,623 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,561 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 26,561 miles

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

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 UFG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFG, 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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What year was MV57 UFG registered?

MV57 UFG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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