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SM57 PHK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,050 mi
Last recorded163,050 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 PHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 163,050 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 150,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 132,116 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 132,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 124,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,766 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 113,766 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,703 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,989 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 81,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,737 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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.

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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SM57 PHK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM57 PHK, 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 SM57 PHK registered?

SM57 PHK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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