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SM57 VSK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,988 mi
Last recorded123,988 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 VSK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 123,988 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 123,986 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2017 118,199 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 118,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 115,913 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,299 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 88,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 73,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2013 73,212 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 56,417 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,153 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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SM57 VSK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM57 VSK, 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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SM57 VSK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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