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RV57 KZZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,088 mi
Last recorded150,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 KZZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 150,088 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached and has damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 137,656 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 127,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 127,249 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 127,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 121,135 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2014
Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,369 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,715 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,034 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 KZZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

RV57 KZZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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