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VK07 PCV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,158 mi
Last recorded139,158 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 PCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 139,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose on pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 130,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related general corrosion and recently undersealed

Fail 13 Jul 2021 130,262 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

nearside front lower ball joint thread only just secures through locknut

vehicle underside has age related general corrosion and recently undersealed

Fail 21 Nov 2020 130,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 5 Jun 2019 123,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming n/s/r sill area & rear trailing arms & front subframe corrosion forming

slight bind n/s/r handbrake

Pass 29 May 2018 120,002 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 May 2018 119,863 miles

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

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake discs are in poor condition.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,437 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 108,437 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,733 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R brake is binding slightly.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 91,733 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R brake is binding slightly.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 79,402 miles

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)

Fail 1 May 2014 74,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2014 74,626 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,754 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 58,182 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 58,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 48,035 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)

Fail 9 May 2011 48,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,872 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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VK07 PCV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK07 PCV, 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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VK07 PCV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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