MOT Status
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70,078 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side lights (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached nut and bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released with side lights (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached nut and bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Pipe union into power steering pump (2.3.3b)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM08 DKA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SM08 DKA, 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 SM08 DKA registered?
SM08 DKA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 April 2008.
Is SM08 DKA safe to buy?
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