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50 EFX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,469 mi
Last recorded136,469 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 EFX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 136,469 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 131,236 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 125,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 120,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,777 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 107,679 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 103,052 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 103,051 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,950 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 97,943 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,790 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,280 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,698 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,071 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,476 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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50 EFX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 50 EFX, 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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50 EFX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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