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YK57 LKL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,739 mi
Last recorded180,739 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 LKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 180,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Handbrake insecure

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 180,739 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Handbrake insecure

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

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 177,270 miles

Fuel light on

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 171,663 miles

Bonnet release handle loose

Exhaust system corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight oil; leak

Fail 20 Oct 2022 171,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle loose

Exhaust system corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight oil; leak

Pass 11 Nov 2021 168,050 miles

ENGINE SERVICE DUE

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 168,050 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE SERVICE DUE

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 160,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR HAND BRAKE JUST PASSED 16%

Fail 29 Oct 2020 160,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR HAND BRAKE JUST PASSED 16%

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 153,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 153,195 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 145,189 miles

CAR DUE SERVICE

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR BUSH) REPLACEABLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 145,189 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

CAR DUE SERVICE

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR BUSH) REPLACEABLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 138,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 30 Oct 2017 138,584 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,511 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 127,509 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 117,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,872 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 108,872 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,181 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner part of tread

brake disc's,front and rear worn and lipped

power steereing pump slightly noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2011 79,535 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,941 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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YK57 LKL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YK57 LKL, 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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YK57 LKL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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