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YA07 SKN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,637 mi
Last recorded42,637 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 SKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 42,637 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 41,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 40,220 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 38,873 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 37,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Unable checking wheel bearing (1.2.1 (c))

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 36,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 34,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,292 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 33,292 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,093 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,861 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,708 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,483 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 28,483 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,900 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 26,892 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,769 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 25,769 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,507 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,716 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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YA07 SKN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA07 SKN, 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 YA07 SKN registered?

YA07 SKN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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