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OV57 YKP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

201,485 mi
Last recorded201,485 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 YKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 201,485 miles

Coolant leak Major leak. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 187,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 187,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 174,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 99,758 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,642 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroding on inner surface

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,641 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroding on inner surface

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,500 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 91,467 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,557 miles

n/s/r tyre worn near to wear bar limits

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,378 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,611 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,924 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,461 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen

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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OV57 YKP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV57 YKP, 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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OV57 YKP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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