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AV57 PXF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,186 mi
Last recorded104,186 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 PXF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 104,186 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 104,174 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 100,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 95,109 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 95,106 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,881 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 93,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,431 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,345 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,041 miles

Front Chassis member starting to corrode advise under tray removal for full inspection.

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror. ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Oil leak Around engine area. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 83,041 miles

Front Chassis member starting to corrode advise under tray removal for full inspection.

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror. ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Phone holder. (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Oil leak Around engine area. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,732 miles

all four tyres are worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,882 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,799 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 21,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AV57 PXF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV57 PXF, 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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What year was AV57 PXF registered?

AV57 PXF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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