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MV07 YCZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,000 mi
Last recorded91,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 YCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,000 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 91,000 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 88,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 70,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,795 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 65,221 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat. Not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Surface corrosion on all suspension items

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,221 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat. Not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Surface corrosion on all suspension items

Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,447 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 62,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,259 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,898 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 YCZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCZ, 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 YCZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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