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NN02 KYM

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,429 mi
Last recorded115,429 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNN02 KYM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 115,429 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 112,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 109,775 miles

both outer sills rusting at rear

horn works but not very loud

Fail 3 Aug 2024 109,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills rusting at rear

horn works but not very loud

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,726 miles

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

slight damage to passengers side front bumper and wing

Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s starting to deteriorate and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front undertray missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged and taped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limit , also has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has long travel close to limit

Fail 25 Jul 2022 96,395 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s starting to deteriorate and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged and taped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limit , also has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,323 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 92,289 miles

front bumper damage

nearside rear tyre worn, perished slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,873 miles

damage to nearside front of vehicle

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

took several attempts to pass emissions

Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

damage to nearside front of vehicle

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

took several attempts to pass emissions

Pass 30 Jul 2018 85,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge [225/50/17 94W] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,784 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 81,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 76,717 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,098 miles

EML (Engine managment light) on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power streering pump noisy

Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML (Engine managment light) on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power streering pump noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,954 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)

e m l on.

power steering pump noise.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,921 miles

EM Light on

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 42,432 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 42,432 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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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NN02 KYM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NN02 KYM, 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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NN02 KYM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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