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GP07 GEY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,095 mi
Last recorded129,095 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 GEY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 129,095 miles

Nearside Rear park brake effort low/ % requirements only just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 129,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake effort low/ % requirements only just met

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 116,146 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 116,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,183 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 97,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 97,138 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 87,612 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 87,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,407 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

fuel cap door missing

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,101 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 65,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,205 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,195 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 30,692 miles

N/S/R tyre low (2mm)

O/S/R tyre low on outer edge

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2014 30,692 miles

N/S/R tyre low (2mm)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre low on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges/tyres are getting low on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,474 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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GP07 GEY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP07 GEY, 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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GP07 GEY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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