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MK07 YAO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,924 mi
Last recorded39,924 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 YAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 39,924 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,923 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 39,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,700 miles

near side front brake disc inner face slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2012 36,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front brake disc inner face slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,561 miles

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

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

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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MK07 YAO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK07 YAO, 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 MK07 YAO registered?

MK07 YAO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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The MOT history for MK07 YAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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