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YA57 UPE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,524 mi
Last recorded134,524 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 UPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 134,524 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 134,523 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet release handle missing

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 131,559 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,290 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2023 125,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2022 117,331 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 115,852 miles

rear suspension rusty

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 29 Mar 2021 115,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension rusty

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,186 miles

Appears to be slight brake bind at both rear brakes (esp O/S/R)

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits at outer tread areas

O/S/F fog/spot light n/w

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Rear lower suspension arms starting to get abit corroded, and rear subframe

Slight imbalance at p/brake performances

VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Fail 19 Mar 2020 113,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed JUST starting at inner tread edge areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight brake bind at both rear brakes (esp O/S/R)

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits at outer tread areas

N/S/F tyre worn abit low on tread and also worn at inner tread edge area

N/S/R inner b/pad getting abit low

O/S/F fog/spot light n/w

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Rear lower suspension arms starting to get abit corroded, and rear subframe

VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 22 Mar 2019 108,224 miles

Front and rear subframes starting to get abit corroded in places

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded

Front outer b/pads starting to get abit low

P/Brake efficiency abit low at 18% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Rear indicator bulbs starting to fade slightly

Rear suspension arm mountings getting abit corroded

Small crack at screen

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,915 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

B/Fluid level abit low

Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread and nearing limits of wear in places

Front subframe starting to get abit corroded

Rear indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded

Rear suspension arm mounts starting to get abit corroded slightly

Small crack at N/S lower area of screen

Fail 20 Mar 2018 102,915 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

B/Fluid level abit low

Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread and nearing limits of wear in places

Front subframe starting to get abit corroded

Rear indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded

Rear suspension arm mounts starting to get abit corroded slightly

Small crack at N/S lower area of screen

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded and holed

Fail 17 Mar 2017 96,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded and holed

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,102 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

O/S/F tyre worn at inner tread edge

Rear suspension arm mounts starting to get abit corroded slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,646 miles

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,257 miles

REAR TYRES 2MM

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,813 miles

auxillary belt noise

noise from brakes when fully applied

slight judder from front brakes

slight play in offside rear upper anti roll bar link

Fail 25 Mar 2013 67,813 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

auxillary belt noise

noise from brakes when fully applied

slight judder from front brakes

slight play in offside rear upper anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,493 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,185 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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YA57 UPE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YA57 UPE, 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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YA57 UPE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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