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RV57 KYH

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,591 mi
Last recorded119,591 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 KYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 119,591 miles

Front Sub frame corroded and has repairs

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

Rear Sub frame corroded and has repairs

Fail 3 Nov 2025 119,567 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear outer sill areas corooded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear outer sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened substantial welding to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,347 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside substantial welding to n/s/front and rear subframes

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,061 miles

substantial welding to n\side front and rear subframes

Fail 20 Sep 2023 109,992 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,270 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,318 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 101,318 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,375 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,341 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,022 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,678 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,753 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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RV57 KYH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RV57 KYH, 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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RV57 KYH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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