MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box deteriorated on the weld (7.1.2)
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)
Coolant leak
n/s/f brake pad ware sensor broken
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
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)
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)
Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken
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
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
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?
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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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