MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Support cup broken (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight bind on osr wheel
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight bind on osr wheel
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight noise on nearside front suspension
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres worn inner edge
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres worn inner edge
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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SK57 ZKV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SK57 ZKV, 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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SK57 ZKV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 October 2007.
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