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M5 XBY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,424 mi
Last recorded74,424 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 74,424 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,073 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 71,481 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,130 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,562 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,776 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,196 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,441 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,443 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 42,443 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,212 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,131 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 33,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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M5 XBY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M5 XBY, 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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What year was M5 XBY registered?

M5 XBY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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