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YC57 ANP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,703 mi
Last recorded119,703 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 ANP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 119,703 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 119,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,321 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 112,319 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2023 112,262 miles

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

brake discs corroded with standing

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,531 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 111,530 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured weld split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 109,928 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 109,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 108,785 miles

Central exhaust heat shield on fuel tank corroded and holed

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bumper loose

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 108,781 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust heat shield on fuel tank corroded and holed

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bumper loose

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,700 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 83,139 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,095 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 75,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked Alloy wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,332 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,631 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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YC57 ANP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC57 ANP, 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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YC57 ANP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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