MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/f dip beam securing clip missing for bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
rear exhaust heat shield adrift by fuel tank
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
corrosion in general exhaust system
recommend tracking to pro long tyre life
small stone chips in zone a not affecting drivers view
suspension components corroded
Front both tyres heavily worn on inner edge void of tread almost to ply/cords recommend replacement
front tyres wearing on inner edges
front wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front wipers smearing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake disc worn
front brake pads wearing low
rear number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake disc worn
front brake pads wearing low
o/s/f tyre low on inner edge close to limit
o/s/r tyre low on outer edge close to limit and 6 years old
rear number plate damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV57 KXS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 RV57 KXS, 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 KXS registered?
RV57 KXS is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 September 2007.
Is RV57 KXS safe to buy?
The MOT history for RV57 KXS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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