MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Handbrake insecure
Rear subframe corroded
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Handbrake insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear subframe corroded
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel light on
Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals
Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Bonnet release handle loose
Exhaust system corroded
General under body corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Slight oil; leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet release handle loose
Exhaust system corroded
General under body corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Slight oil; leak
ENGINE SERVICE DUE
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ENGINE SERVICE DUE
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
REAR HAND BRAKE JUST PASSED 16%
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
REAR HAND BRAKE JUST PASSED 16%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (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))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
CAR DUE SERVICE
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR BUSH) REPLACEABLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
CAR DUE SERVICE
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR BUSH) REPLACEABLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion to vehicle underside
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion to vehicle underside
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn smooth on inner part of tread
brake disc's,front and rear worn and lipped
power steereing pump slightly noisey
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK57 LKL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YK57 LKL, 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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YK57 LKL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 September 2007.
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