MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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