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RK07 YVA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,833 mi
Last recorded171,833 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 YVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 171,833 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 171,832 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 152,785 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 152,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 148,823 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 148,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 137,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 121,961 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 121,961 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 74,430 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disks slightly worn and corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,704 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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RK07 YVA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RK07 YVA, 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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RK07 YVA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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