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AY57 ZSK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,716 mi
Last recorded148,716 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 ZSK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 148,716 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 146,848 miles

accident damage to front bumper

Fail 23 Dec 2019 146,741 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

accident damage to front bumper

Pass 28 Dec 2018 135,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 135,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 118,220 miles

Nearside Front wishbone front bush

Fail 24 Aug 2017 118,211 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wishbone front bush

hand brake travel

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,727 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface rust on some componants under the vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2015 91,583 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface rust on some componants under the vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 88,744 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,267 miles

brake discs lipped and worn all round

rear tyres down to 2mm on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,198 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,011 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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AY57 ZSK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY57 ZSK, 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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AY57 ZSK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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