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A20 SMV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,800 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 91,800 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 89,924 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 87,223 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,778 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,739 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,199 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 62,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 58,023 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,127 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,383 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,384 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,327 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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A20 SMV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A20 SMV, 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 A20 SMV registered?

A20 SMV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is A20 SMV safe to buy?

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