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MA07 XSD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,931 mi
Last recorded69,931 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 XSD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 69,931 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 69,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 67,903 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 67,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Rack not secured to subframe , unable to check rest of components due to the steering rack movement (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 66,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,673 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 63,403 miles

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

oil pressure light on

Pass 15 Dec 2018 61,127 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,111 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle leaking from top pipe ()

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Nov 2017 57,111 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 bolts missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak expansion bottle leaking from top pipe ()

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,308 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,584 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,482 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,931 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,537 miles

offside front tyre punctured

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 7,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XSD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MA07 XSD, 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 XSD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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