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YA57 UPM

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,154 mi
Last recorded142,154 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 UPM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 142,154 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 142,104 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear sill corroded and weak under plastic trim cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frront and rear inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust heatshield around tank corroded

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt metal clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor jacking point weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both outer sills correded cannot inspect plastic cover gaurdss on but slight insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2025 137,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 137,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 132,701 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 124,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 112,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 104,392 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 104,392 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 103,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 103,303 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 97,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,447 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 86,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 86,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,329 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,322 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 27 Jun 2013 61,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2013 61,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 29 May 2012 51,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nsf tyre but not exposing cords

exhaust rubber missing on rear section but system still supported ok

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,781 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,200 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 41,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear 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.

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 UPM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPM, 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 UPM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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