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YA07 SKV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,751 mi
Last recorded96,751 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 SKV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 96,751 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 96,750 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CORODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 94,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 89,428 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 89,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,004 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,982 miles

Both front headlamp bulbs different colours, yellow & white

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 78,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp bulbs different colours, white & yellow

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,510 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,997 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,771 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 67,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,186 miles

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

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 5 May 2016 53,726 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 53,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 50 17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 45,430 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,118 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,978 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 18,631 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 SKV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol 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 YA07 SKV, 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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YA07 SKV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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