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WU07 YKZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,003 mi
Last recorded126,003 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 YKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 126,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 125,988 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 122,645 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 122,625 miles

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,585 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 120,585 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 120,683 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 118,532 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 118,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 110,414 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2017 100,265 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 100,264 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,284 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 82,612 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 82,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

engine temp light on

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,577 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,341 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 56,340 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 49,351 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 49,351 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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WU07 YKZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol 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 WU07 YKZ, 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 WU07 YKZ registered?

WU07 YKZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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