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RV57 KYU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,989 mi
Last recorded115,989 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 KYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,590 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 108,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 103,991 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 103,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,271 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,165 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 89,165 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,121 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,784 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,784 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,635 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 64,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,430 miles

MOVEMENT TO N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION JOINT

N/S/R-O/S/R BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S/F TYRE WEAR TO INNER TREAD

O/S/F-N/S/F BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,919 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,490 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside ege

Fail 10 Nov 2010 41,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres wearing on inside ege

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 KYU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

RV57 KYU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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