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BV57 AAZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,799 mi
Last recorded141,799 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 AAZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 141,799 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE LEVER NOT RETURNING

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 138,646 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 133,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall has cuts in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 133,244 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured bottom of the shocker broken away (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall has cuts in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 127,082 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2020 127,076 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,240 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 120,240 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 109,025 miles

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

hand brake cables deteriated and cracking

hand brake performance low may need attension shortey

Fail 6 Sep 2018 109,020 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake cables deteriated and cracking

hand brake performance low may need attension shortey

Pass 2 Sep 2017 105,574 miles

Nearside Front cut to sidewall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake efficiency low

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2017 105,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front cut to sidewall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake efficiency low

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,260 miles

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

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

slight binding both rear brakes

Fail 26 Aug 2016 100,258 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

slight binding both rear brakes

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,529 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 86,529 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 73,716 miles

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 23 May 2014 73,716 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,938 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 60,938 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,596 miles

front wipers slow to clear screen

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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BV57 AAZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BV57 AAZ, 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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BV57 AAZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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