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BD56 LUZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,346 mi
Last recorded142,346 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LUZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,346 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Mar 2019 142,344 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Feb 2018 131,077 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 127,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 115,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 105,571 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 93,067 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 69,634 miles

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

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehilce undertray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 69,607 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehilce undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2011 59,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,328 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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BD56 LUZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD56 LUZ, 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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BD56 LUZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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