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MV07 YCO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,423 mi
Last recorded147,423 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 YCO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 147,423 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 141,191 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 137,214 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle heavy undersealed unable to carry out full inspection to all suspension and brake components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 134,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to all heat shields and to underbody and suspension components

Fail 15 Dec 2021 134,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure lower seat broken on shock absorber (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor wiring touching propshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to all heat shields and to underbody and suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 130,089 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Osr box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 126,849 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 120,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,780 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,162 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 98,157 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 85,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,580 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 62,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,830 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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MV07 YCO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV07 YCO, 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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MV07 YCO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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