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YS57 BWN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,387 mi
Last recorded56,387 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 BWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 56,387 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 56,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 55,563 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,887 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,787 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 52,505 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn coil spring mount bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 52,481 miles

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn coil spring mount bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,466 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,963 miles

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,998 miles

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

under tray loose at back

Pass 15 Dec 2017 44,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,867 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 38,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 34,986 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 31,335 miles

emissions to clean to register

nearside / offside front tyres close to limit inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 26,172 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 22,743 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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YS57 BWN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS57 BWN, 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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YS57 BWN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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