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KR07 YKY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,847 mi
Last recorded117,847 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 YKY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 117,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 117,560 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 117,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 117,055 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 117,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 115,439 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 115,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2018 109,436 miles

Both side front lower suspension arm bushes slight play

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

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

O.S.R quarter panel edge slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 109,344 miles

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Both side front lower suspension arm bushes slight play

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

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

O.S.R quarter panel edge slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,193 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,586 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 89,551 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front play in wheel bearing

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

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

steering noisy when turn wheel lock to lock

Pass 5 Jul 2015 86,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2014 83,155 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2014 83,155 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,792 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2012 76,261 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 76,261 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,996 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 71,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 64,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in upper arm inner bushes

Pass 19 May 2010 64,873 miles

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

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

slight play in upper arm inner bushes

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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KR07 YKY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 KR07 YKY, 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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KR07 YKY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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