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KA57 YFD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,497 mi
Last recorded160,497 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 YFD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2023 160,497 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,406 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 149,390 miles

slight play in upper ball joints

Pass 21 Dec 2017 143,224 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 132,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 124,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 117,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 112,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 106,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,457 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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KA57 YFD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

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

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