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YB57 XZH

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,070 mi
Last recorded160,070 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 XZH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 160,070 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 152,186 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 145,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 141,658 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 135,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 119,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 21 Nov 2017 119,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,191 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 110,469 miles

front fog lamps not illuminating

Fail 1 Dec 2015 110,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front fog lamps not illuminating

Pass 6 Dec 2014 104,567 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,009 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 102,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,483 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 61,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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 XZH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YB57 XZH, 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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YB57 XZH is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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