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UKZ 2893

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

238,847 mi
Last recorded238,847 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 2893
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 238,847 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 238,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 232,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 226,670 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 226,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.50.17 98V. Michelin, CrossClimate. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 217,308 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 216,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drumstick inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 205,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front pad warning wire broken

Fail 2 Sep 2020 205,585 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front pad warning wire broken

Pass 19 Sep 2019 194,952 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 181,766 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 171,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 158,403 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake hanger fallen off

Pass 28 Aug 2015 144,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 113,926 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,113 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,374 miles

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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UKZ 2893 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UKZ 2893, 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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UKZ 2893 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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