CarVerify

Free Car Check

SB07 UBT

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,424 mi
Last recorded50,424 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 UBT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 50,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2026 50,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2025 48,819 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 46,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 44,739 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 44,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,114 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,219 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 41,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,411 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak at rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both trailing arms are corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 39,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner shaft swivel ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak at rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both trailing arms are corroded.

Rear Brakes binding on.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,338 miles

Rear Both rear brakes are binding on slightly.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,347 miles

All four tyres are close to or on 3mm wear marker.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jun 2017 35,347 miles

All four tyres are close to or on 3mm wear marker.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,304 miles

Front Inside edges wearing on both tyres.

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes binding on slightly.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,804 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2012 24,647 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,093 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
Full Alfa Romeo 159 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SB07 UBT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SB07 UBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SB07 UBT?

You can check the full history of SB07 UBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SB07 UBT registered?

SB07 UBT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is SB07 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB07 UBT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB07 UBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SB07 UBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.