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WU07 YLM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,882 mi
Last recorded115,882 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 YLM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,882 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front cv boot slightly perished

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 114,410 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 114,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 112,317 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,758 miles

Power steering feels slightly rough

Both rear arm bushed slightly perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 110,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both rear arm bushed slightly perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Obligatory mirror slightly loose nsf and osf (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded and split

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

Power steering feels slightly rough

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 107,777 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are worn on inside edge

both rear coil springs are corroded

both rear trailing arms are corroded

front lower arm bushes are slight perished no movement both sides

Pass 20 Sep 2018 101,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tire slightly perished

Offside Front tire worn on the inside edge

Rear rear subframe corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 101,512 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tire slightly perished

Offside Front tire worn on the inside edge

Rear rear subframe corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,850 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 93,850 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,469 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Low (Centre Of Tyre)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 82,917 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,917 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,509 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 73,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,401 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,347 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,027 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 31,722 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 31,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YLM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

WU07 YLM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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