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OY57 UDS

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,184 mi
Last recorded162,184 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 UDS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2023 162,184 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2023 162,184 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 151,556 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 151,556 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 145,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 139,410 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 139,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,283 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2017 123,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2017 123,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 22 Aug 2016 114,412 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 105,903 miles

Front discs corroded/worn

Fail 28 Aug 2015 105,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded/worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,246 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,841 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,840 miles

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

n/s/r tyre just legal

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,049 miles

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 UDS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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