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RV57 KXK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,128 mi
Last recorded196,128 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 KXK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 196,128 miles

(Undertray covers fitted)

Fail 28 Oct 2023 196,128 miles

(Undertray covers fitted)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 177,723 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 170,521 miles

nearside front brake pad retaining clip missing

Fail 12 Nov 2016 170,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front brake pad retaining clip missing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 154,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 154,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 144,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 205,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 115,588 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,282 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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RV57 KXK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RV57 KXK, 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 RV57 KXK registered?

RV57 KXK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is RV57 KXK safe to buy?

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