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MV07 YDG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

285,425 mi
Last recorded285,425 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 YDG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 285,425 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 285,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 268,590 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 268,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 252,563 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 252,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 246,987 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 246,986 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened advise both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 237,355 miles

front and rear number plate faded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 237,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn linkeg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn linkeg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure exposed cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure exposed cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plate faded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 233,439 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 233,439 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 138,385 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 138,382 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre heavy inner treads wear

o/s/r wheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 12 Sep 2016 128,282 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn/scored

o/s/f tyre heavy inner treads wear

o/s/r wheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,516 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 115,514 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,903 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 89,903 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,028 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,028 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,542 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 36,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YDG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YDG, 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 YDG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 August 2007.

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