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MA07 FNE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,332 mi
Last recorded127,332 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 FNE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2025 127,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 125,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 121,883 miles

front lower suspension arms bushes splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,182 miles

front subframe and rear axle corroded in areas

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,760 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 116,759 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,784 miles

nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes splitting slight play

offside front drop link slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2019 112,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken shock absorber couplings corroded in secure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc slightly worn not weakened

nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes splitting slight play

offside front drop link slight play

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 24 Oct 2018 104,742 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 22 Oct 2018 104,742 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,483 miles

rear brake disc worn not weakened

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 94,483 miles

brake caliper has restricted free movement both rear (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,620 miles

offside front drop link slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2016 85,620 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside front drop link slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2015 75,287 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,461 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MA07 FNE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MA07 FNE, 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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MA07 FNE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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