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BD57 MXY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,100 mi
Last recorded177,100 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 MXY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 177,100 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 174,661 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 174,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 165,882 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 155,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 148,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 137,885 miles

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot pin holed

Pass 9 Aug 2016 125,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 119,265 miles

slight power steering leak o/s/f rack gaiter

Pass 30 Jul 2014 112,011 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 112,011 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,308 miles

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,404 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 72,422 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 72,422 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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BD57 MXY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD57 MXY, 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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BD57 MXY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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