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YH57 ZMU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,688 mi
Last recorded158,688 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 ZMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 158,688 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 158,682 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 145,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight play anti roll link

rear discs pitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Feb 2021 145,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight play anti roll link

rear discs pitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Feb 2020 132,532 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 132,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 132,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock lower cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge on limit tread not cut as deep (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge on limit tread not cut as deep (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Feb 2019 118,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 111,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,853 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,865 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 93,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 93,586 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 85,099 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2014 85,099 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,120 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,560 miles

both rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2011 57,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs very rusty

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 ZMU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH57 ZMU, 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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YH57 ZMU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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