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OY57 ATK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,123 mi
Last recorded159,123 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 ATK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 159,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 147,699 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 147,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BAD WEAR SMOOTH INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 139,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 139,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust Heatshield Loose

MIL Light on

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 130,417 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 130,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 121,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 110,795 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,893 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,575 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 86,575 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,266 miles

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

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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OY57 ATK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY57 ATK, 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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OY57 ATK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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