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YC58 ETK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,940 mi
Last recorded133,940 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 ETK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 133,940 miles

sill and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 132,108 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 129,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 124,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 119,727 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Both rear doors can not be opened from the inside

Pass 17 Dec 2016 117,574 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 110,218 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection off seat belts

Pass 6 Dec 2014 93,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 93,720 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,789 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 78,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,925 miles

Exhaust rusty

Front Brake pads just legal

wear front and rear brake disc's

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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YC58 ETK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YC58 ETK, 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 YC58 ETK registered?

YC58 ETK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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