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PY57 FKX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,584 mi
Last recorded161,584 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 FKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 161,584 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 0 mm on inside and outside edges of tread

Offside Front tyre worn to 0 mm on inside edge of tread

Fail 2 Feb 2018 161,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance and offside (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 0 mm on inside and outside edges of tread

Offside Front tyre worn to 0 mm on inside edge of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2017 151,869 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 140,391 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 140,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 115,117 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,506 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 80,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,585 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,912 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,319 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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PY57 FKX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PY57 FKX, 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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PY57 FKX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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