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KR57 HYY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,781 mi
Last recorded175,781 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 HYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 175,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 175,763 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 172,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 162,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 155,883 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 155,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2017 147,860 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 147,860 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 139,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 130,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 130,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside washer jet not working

particulate filter appears to be missing when one was fitted as standard

Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside washer jet not working

particulate filter appears to be missing when one was fitted as standard

Pass 3 Jan 2013 110,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,263 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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KR57 HYY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KR57 HYY, 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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KR57 HYY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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