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KA57 YFC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,280 mi
Last recorded131,280 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 YFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 131,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 122,796 miles

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,305 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,939 miles

power steering noisy

Fail 15 Sep 2021 110,563 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

power steering noisy

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 100,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,921 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,334 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,325 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 74,325 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2015 67,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on eages

Fail 8 May 2015 67,564 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on eages

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 48,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 15 May 2012 43,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2011 33,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,156 miles

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

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

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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KA57 YFC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 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 KA57 YFC, 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 18 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 KA57 YFC registered?

KA57 YFC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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