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SL07 YLU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,073 mi
Last recorded90,073 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 YLU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 90,073 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 90,073 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,959 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 88,959 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2023 87,374 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,599 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,764 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 81,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 78,729 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 78,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,330 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 67,188 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,185 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,879 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,495 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,107 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 5 Mar 2015 56,107 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Apr 2014 52,138 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power steering belt slipping slightly on full lock

Fail 3 Apr 2014 52,138 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power steering belt slipping slightly on full lock

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,854 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,849 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,721 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,013 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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SL07 YLU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SL07 YLU, 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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SL07 YLU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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