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VE56 LDU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,664 mi
Last recorded161,664 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 LDU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 161,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 152,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only about 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 148,320 miles

wear to front and rear brake pads

Pass 5 Dec 2016 144,507 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 141,121 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 140,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 130,659 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 112,644 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 112,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 95,269 miles

both front top suspension arms bushes wearing

front number plate discolouring

Pass 15 Dec 2011 74,723 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,801 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 35,457 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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VE56 LDU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE56 LDU, 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 VE56 LDU registered?

VE56 LDU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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