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BD07 GJU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,685 mi
Last recorded79,685 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 GJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 79,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 79,531 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check all front sub frame mountings due to under tray

Fail 29 May 2025 79,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check all front sub frame mountings due to under tray

Pass 23 May 2024 78,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 78,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 77,691 miles

All rear suspension bushes are perished and cracked

Both sides front wishbone bushes worn

Corrosion under body and suspension

Exhaust surface corroded and exhaust shield loose

Inner Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front upper arm bushes making a squeaking noise

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

Fail 23 May 2023 77,691 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All rear suspension bushes are perished and cracked

Both sides front wishbone bushes worn

Corrosion under body and suspension

Exhaust surface corroded and exhaust shield loose

Inner Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front upper arm bushes making a squeaking noise

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

Pass 17 May 2022 75,668 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Exhaust surface corroded

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2022 75,668 miles

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

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Exhaust surface corroded

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,457 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on the chassis and suspension components, unable to check all parts

Pass 1 May 2020 74,758 miles

Offside Front Back plate corroded

front down pipe exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2020 74,758 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Back plate corroded

front down pipe exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 66,628 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 66,626 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 59,095 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside inner edges close to limit 235.45.18 PNERO (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 235.45.18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,505 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,433 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,171 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 26,874 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 26,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 22,096 miles

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

Pass 17 May 2010 18,521 miles

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

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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BD07 GJU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BD07 GJU, 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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BD07 GJU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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