MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,244 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
front sub-frame heavily undersealed at time off test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Body has slight corrosion X member (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front, lower (2.4.G.1)
after DPF section exhaust suffering from corrosion
alignment check advised due to wear on front tyres
both front tyres worn on inner shoulders 215/55/16
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
internal headlamp adjuster reset to zero
slight play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front, lower (2.4.G.1)
after DPF section exhaust suffering from corrosion
alignment check advised due to wear on front tyres
both front tyres worn on inner shoulders 215/55/16
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
internal headlamp adjuster reset to zero
slight play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
undertray loose
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP57 VXV is a 2008 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 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 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 SP57 VXV, 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 18 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 SP57 VXV registered?
SP57 VXV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 January 2008.
Is SP57 VXV safe to buy?
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