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YC57 KYG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,360 mi
Last recorded92,360 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2019 86,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,844 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 81,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,236 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2016 72,800 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r adult belt not checked

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs worn

rear brakes binding slightly

slight body damage

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 May 2016 72,800 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r adult belt not checked

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs worn

rear brakes binding slightly

slight body damage

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2015 66,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2014 59,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 28 May 2013 47,423 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,663 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2010 21,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

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 KYG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC57 KYG, 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 KYG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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