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EV53 EJS

2017 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,929 mi
Last recorded56,929 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV53 EJS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 56,929 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 123,778 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 123,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 52,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 117,579 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 117,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 44,954 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 109,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 109,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 36,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 102,344 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 102,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 32,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 97,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 28,181 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,939 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 24,056 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 87,538 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,926 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 85,926 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,074 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,417 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring view to some components

under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 20 Nov 2015 56,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring view to some components

under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 39,823 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 18,426 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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EV53 EJS is a 2017 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EV53 EJS, 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 9 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EV53 EJS is a 2017 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 September 2017.

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