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YB57 XYV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,640 mi
Last recorded103,640 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 XYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,640 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,862 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 98,860 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,739 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,339 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 78,832 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 58,729 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge on limit now (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,156 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,310 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Exhaust slight corrodid in places

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Warning lamp on dash indicating a fault on hill start

Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,844 miles

brake warning light on dash indicating a fault with hill control

front brake discs are very slightly pitted

one LED on centre brake light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2010 24,319 miles

strongly advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge almost to ply/cords

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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YB57 XYV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YB57 XYV, 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 YB57 XYV registered?

YB57 XYV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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