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KV07 RHN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,595 mi
Last recorded105,595 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 RHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 105,595 miles

Front Fog lights not working.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 31 Oct 2025 105,593 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Fog lights not working.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 2 Oct 2024 104,509 miles

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 104,508 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,721 miles

Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All round ()

Fail 23 Jun 2023 102,687 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters/numbers to small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

over sized wheels fitted at time of test portruding wheel arches

reversing lights not working

Pass 17 Jun 2022 101,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine(not excessive) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central propshaft bearing bush deteriorating(marked)

Pass 6 Jul 2021 99,096 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts are starting to frey (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 99,080 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear registration plate lights innop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts are starting to frey (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,138 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside sill cover loose but still secure

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 90,192 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 85,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear noise and knocking sound on pull off but on inspection no play pressent

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated appears missaligned (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,053 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear slight bind

Fail 5 Jul 2017 83,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear slight bind

Pass 5 Apr 2016 4,240 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 4,240 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,132 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,094 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 43,094 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,467 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 37,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,774 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,788 miles

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

nail in offside front tyre tread

reserve travel low on handbrake

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,420 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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KV07 RHN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KV07 RHN, 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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KV07 RHN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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