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RV07 SUA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,091 mi
Last recorded192,091 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 SUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 192,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 298,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 179,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 171,467 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 171,467 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 159,904 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 159,802 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 153,558 miles

Engine cover and under try s fitted

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 153,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover and under try s fitted

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 147,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 142,230 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 142,090 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,209 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 125,196 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified cut open and re-welded (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 109,528 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,109 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,859 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,064 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

screen wash jets poor

vert slight play both lower ball joints

Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,063 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

screen wash jets poor

squeak coming from n/s/f brake

vert slight play both lower ball joints

Pass 4 May 2012 55,898 miles

gear change stiff

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2012 55,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,562 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge not showing canvas

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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RV07 SUA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 RV07 SUA, 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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RV07 SUA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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