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MV07 YCW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,199 mi
Last recorded130,199 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 YCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,199 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 130,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,558 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamps not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,842 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 76,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Sep 2017 76,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,000 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 63,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,874 miles

Front brake discs corroding/pitting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Signs of uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn, signs of uneven wear

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,045 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,317 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,851 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 30,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YCW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YCW, 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 MV07 YCW registered?

MV07 YCW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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