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V6 MBU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,035 mi
Last recorded98,035 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 MBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 97,691 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 97,605 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rust hole with in 30cm off rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rust hole with in 30cm off rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear bearing rubber mounting ripped open and prop moving about (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off pelling of backing (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera that was fitted in centre off screen

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,131 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,549 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning central (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 80,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ( by drain hole as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning central (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,783 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,733 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Rubber brake pipe cable tied to the support bracket.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 74,715 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge. 245/45/18 98y (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Rubber brake pipe cable tied to the support bracket.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,227 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 68,227 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,625 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 58,625 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 56,674 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 56,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both N/S tyres wearing close to legal limits

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

O/S front tyre worn close to cords

Fail 12 Mar 2014 50,644 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,644 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,125 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 43,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,226 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,652 miles

EML light on!

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 37,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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V6 MBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 3,195cc 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 V6 MBU, 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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V6 MBU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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