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YH57 ZMX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,346 mi
Last recorded128,346 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 ZMX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 128,346 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed not tied to strut/rubbed on driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s sill/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated ***DANGEROUS*** (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust deteriorated+clamp/hanger

parking brake poor 17%

rear exhaust shield loose

slight corrosion starting in places

Pass 29 May 2021 126,112 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 125,581 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 115,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 110,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box deteriorated on the weld (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,241 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 101,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,175 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/f brake pad ware sensor broken

Fail 2 Sep 2014 91,912 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f brake pad ware sensor broken

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,729 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS COVER CRACKED

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 25 Sep 2013 83,715 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS COVER CRACKED

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,904 miles

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,975 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

large cut in n/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 15 Aug 2011 63,975 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

large cut in n/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,022 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 55,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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YH57 ZMX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH57 ZMX, 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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YH57 ZMX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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