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RK57 ZPZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,581 mi
Last recorded130,581 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 ZPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 130,581 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 130,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 123,603 miles

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 19 May 2021 123,601 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 15 Jun 2020 119,323 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 110,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 110,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,298 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 83,974 miles

exhaust hangers corroded at rear

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,589 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,645 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,617 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2010 19,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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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RK57 ZPZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RK57 ZPZ, 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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RK57 ZPZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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