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YH57 PUK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,209 mi
Last recorded205,209 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 PUK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 205,209 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 195,413 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 187,488 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Oct 2019 176,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer tread ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section y joint at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Oct 2019 175,580 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer tread ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section y joint at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Oct 2018 157,521 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 157,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 137,818 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,030 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,611 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,117 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 45,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf & nsf tyres low on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf & nsf tyres low on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,052 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 36,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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YH57 PUK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 YH57 PUK, 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 YH57 PUK registered?

YH57 PUK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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