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RF57 CZA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,098 mi
Last recorded158,098 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 CZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 158,098 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 142,349 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 137,971 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 116,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,788 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,818 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 75,818 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod end lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,725 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 63,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,402 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,666 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,666 miles

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

both front brake discs badly worn and corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,191 miles

front brake pads low 2/3000 miles max

near side rear tyre 3mm

Fail 2 Jan 2013 48,191 miles

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

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

front brake pads low 2/3000 miles max

near side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,792 miles

emissions too clean; no emission print out

Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,740 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 34,661 miles

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

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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RF57 CZA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF57 CZA, 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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What year was RF57 CZA registered?

RF57 CZA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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