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RV57 KYK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,443 mi
Last recorded116,443 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 KYK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 116,443 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 114,135 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,352 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 103,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,445 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 93,050 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 93,024 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 88,144 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,245 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,862 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,910 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 59,910 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,047 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,508 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 33,218 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 KYK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KYK, 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 RV57 KYK registered?

RV57 KYK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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The MOT history for RV57 KYK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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