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SM57 ZKJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,121 mi
Last recorded95,121 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 ZKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,121 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,121 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 66,046 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,046 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 40,075 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,075 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 31,867 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 21,645 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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SM57 ZKJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM57 ZKJ, 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 SM57 ZKJ registered?

SM57 ZKJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is SM57 ZKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 ZKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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