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RK07 YVH

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,200 mi
Last recorded161,200 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 YVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 161,200 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 157,745 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 150,584 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 141,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 189,505 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,357 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,780 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild not fully secured.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,129 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,288 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 75,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,375 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,078 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 63,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YVH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RK07 YVH, 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 RK07 YVH registered?

RK07 YVH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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