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MK07 YAU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,381 mi
Last recorded147,381 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 YAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 147,381 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 141,029 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 137,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 130,394 miles

Covers/Trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Engine coolant low

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 109,069 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2017 109,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up and down play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up and down play (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,161 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 99,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,263 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 78,263 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,167 miles

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

front discs low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,087 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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MK07 YAU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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