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DE57 YUF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,072 mi
Last recorded123,072 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 YUF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 123,072 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 107,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,761 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 98,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Aftermarket HiD headlights fitted ok at time of test.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,032 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 93,032 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,930 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,053 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,553 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,124 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,078 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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DE57 YUF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE57 YUF, 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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What year was DE57 YUF registered?

DE57 YUF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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