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RV57 KZH

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,125 mi
Last recorded133,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 KZH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 133,125 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 133,108 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 126,295 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 126,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,183 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 115,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 104,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 89,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,242 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 76,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake pads look low

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,277 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 KZH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

RV57 KZH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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