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KJ07 XUC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,498 mi
Last recorded103,498 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 XUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 103,498 miles

Front tyres wearing inner egdes

Offside Rear chaise is corroded

car has underseal at rear

Pass 9 Oct 2024 93,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 91,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 91,321 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 90,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 88,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2020 85,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2019 82,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,336 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,380 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn extreme on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn extreme on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 56,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn extreme on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn extreme on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,808 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,536 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,623 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 41,623 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,088 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 36,080 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,549 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from engine oil cooler

Smeel of petrol at offside rear of car

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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KJ07 XUC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KJ07 XUC, 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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KJ07 XUC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 June 2007.

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