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DE57 YUL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,457 mi
Last recorded109,457 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 YUL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 109,457 miles

EML , Warning light on / before July 2008..

Offside Rear Parking brake cable mounting broken , ,cable deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 109,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML , Warning light on / before July 2008..

Offside Rear Parking brake cable mounting broken , ,cable deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low , 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spotlight does not work

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,888 miles

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

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

nail in O/S rear tyre

oil leak but not excessive

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 88,888 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nail in O/S rear tyre

oil leak but not excessive

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55V16 (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 8 Feb 2019 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55V16 (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 5 Dec 2018 86,265 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,913 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 81,912 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Pipe Join (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,379 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 78,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" flat (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" flat (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high corrected (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,866 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Emissions not tested insufficient engine oil

Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,243 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2014 63,243 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,664 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 56,664 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,713 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,391 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,238 miles

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

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

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 YUL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DE57 YUL, 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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DE57 YUL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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