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WU07 YLV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,747 mi
Last recorded72,747 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 YLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 72,747 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 72,747 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 69,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 62,477 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 58,684 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 58,682 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,775 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 44,747 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,976 miles

one of the high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,534 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,386 miles

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

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

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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,481 miles

wiper blades poor opertion

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,870 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,988 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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WU07 YLV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

WU07 YLV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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The MOT history for WU07 YLV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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