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HK07 YGM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,528 mi
Last recorded91,528 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 YGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,528 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 86,699 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,941 miles

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Rear trailing arms have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2019 84,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe has surface corrosion

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

Rear trailing arms have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,887 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Front subframe corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2018 82,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Front subframe corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 81,704 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 81,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,732 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,584 miles

Coolant low and slight leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 66,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant low and slight leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,800 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Off side rear dust cap missing

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,997 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,997 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,253 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 37,253 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,138 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on both edges

Off side front dust cap is missing

Fail 17 Jun 2010 27,138 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Near side rear tyre worn on both edges

Off side front dust cap is missing

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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HK07 YGM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK07 YGM, 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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HK07 YGM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 July 2007.

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