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RF07 NKM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,706 mi
Last recorded111,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 NKM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 111,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 106,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 106,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill jacking point loading point to seat bolts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 169,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 161,232 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 152,340 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 152,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 140,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,154 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas of slight underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

both sub frames and all suspension components have slight corrosion

engine bay battery terminal fuse board cover missing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jul 2016 76,154 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion various areas of slight underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

both sub frames and all suspension components have slight corrosion

engine bay battery terminal fuse board cover missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,439 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front slightly split/insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tow bar socket mounting bracket slightly insecure

slight splitting engine drive belt

slight splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone bone rear bushes

slight splitting n/s o/s top suspension arm inner bushes

Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,429 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front slightly split/insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tow bar socket mounting bracket slightly insecure

slight splitting engine drive belt

slight splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone bone rear bushes

slight splitting n/s o/s top suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,660 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 134,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 134,928 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 117,781 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under cover damage

front brake disc worn on inner face

Pass 30 Jun 2010 90,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 90,129 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RF07 NKM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RF07 NKM, 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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RF07 NKM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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