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YP57 KLZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,419 mi
Last recorded77,419 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 KLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 77,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 77,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 75,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 75,042 miles

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 71,693 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 71,628 miles

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,975 miles

BOTH front inner CV boots starting to split in places

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb fading to clear (4.4.3 (a))

slight fraying apparent n/s/r seat belt webbing

Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,717 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 64,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side only showing 35kg of effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,257 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 62,222 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip very dim (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 59,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 55,167 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

offside headlamp aim weak

rear brake discs heavily worn

screw in nearside front tyre close to the side wall

Fail 2 Jan 2019 55,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs heavily worn

offside headlamp aim weak

rear brake discs heavily worn

screw in nearside front tyre close to the side wall

Pass 18 Dec 2017 46,967 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads appear low, unable to fully inspect!

Fail 15 Dec 2017 46,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads appear low, unable to fully inspect!

Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,459 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,922 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 30,631 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 25,693 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 21,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 17,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 14,104 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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YP57 KLZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YP57 KLZ, 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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YP57 KLZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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