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NB57 CKJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,249 mi
Last recorded117,249 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB57 CKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,249 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both close to failing test (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear tyres worn

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,088 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

Fail 21 Oct 2019 101,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,885 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear mount bushes split [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Oct 2018 99,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear mount bushes split [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,112 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2017 95,112 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,688 miles

Bind on o/s/r brake

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2016 90,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bind on o/s/r brake

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,166 miles

Under trays obscuring some componets

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

Bonnet release handle missing

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount [ movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 84,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bonnet release handle missing

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount [ movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

Under trays obscuring some componets

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet trigger damaged/broken

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,635 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 75,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,728 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 65,277 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn slighty out of shape

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,790 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,034 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 34,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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NB57 CKJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NB57 CKJ, 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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NB57 CKJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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