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RV07 SYF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,117 mi
Last recorded138,117 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 SYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 138,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 132,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 130,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on chassis leg by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on chassis leg by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 130,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light bulb colouring paint come off (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light bulb colouring paint come off (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust hole in sill with in 30cm of sub frame mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on chassis leg by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on chassis leg by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 127,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 123,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,948 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 119,948 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 119,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 115,971 miles

emissions failed to register to clean

Fail 11 Jul 2019 115,971 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 111,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 106,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 101,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration to front number plate

slight deterioration noted to front lower suspension wishbone bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2015 95,863 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration to front number plate

slight deterioration noted to front lower suspension wishbone bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2015 95,856 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,210 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 89,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,770 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,691 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,691 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jun 2011 54,431 miles

nearside front tyre slight side wall damage

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,351 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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RV07 SYF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SYF, 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 SYF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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