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SM56 UJU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,503 mi
Last recorded73,503 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 UJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,503 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,154 miles

Offside Front lower arm rear bush

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,296 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,014 miles

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)

oil leak engine area

Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,014 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 40,919 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,504 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes binding slioghtly

slight crack in outer handbrake cable

slight cracks in o/s/r tyre

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer cv boot pin hole in it

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread 225/50/17 98w

slight deterioration front lower arm bushes

some damage to body work o/s/r

Fail 13 Feb 2012 27,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer cv boot pin hole in it

o/s/f caliper bolt covers missing

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread 225/50/17 98w

slight deterioration front lower arm bushes

some damage to body work o/s/r

very slight wear all brake discs

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,721 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 22,701 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 9 Feb 2010 16,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nails in both rear tyres

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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SM56 UJU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM56 UJU, 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 SM56 UJU registered?

SM56 UJU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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