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SB07 UBV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,770 mi
Last recorded145,770 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 UBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 145,770 miles

steering slightly heavy

Fail 15 May 2019 145,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

steering slightly heavy

Pass 22 May 2018 131,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2018 131,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,117 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 121,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus bulge in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 114,305 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 106,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2014 98,538 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,325 miles

1 bootlid support damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 bootlid support damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,998 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 70,997 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,480 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,480 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 35,642 miles

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

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

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)

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

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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SB07 UBV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB07 UBV, 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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SB07 UBV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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