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RK57 ZVD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,141 mi
Last recorded180,141 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 180,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 165,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

key errors on display

Fail 9 Aug 2023 165,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

key errors on display

Pass 1 Aug 2022 123,137 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 150,938 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 147,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover with under sealant

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 147,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover with under sealant

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 140,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 140,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,800 miles

Nearside Front tyre cutting off on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre cutting off in inner edge

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,689 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 118,686 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 109,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,942 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 98,641 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 75,549 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,248 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,657 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 31,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 11,599 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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RK57 ZVD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZVD, 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 ZVD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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