MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,385 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre is Run-flat where as all the other tyres are not
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre is Run-flat where as all the other tyres are not
Strong fumes emitted from exhaust danger to health
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint creaks
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-tray fitted obscuring some components
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-tray fitted obscuring some components
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Front & rear position light switch does NOT illuminate lights independant of dip beam lights
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Spare tyre underinflated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing on inner edges
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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YK08 LYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 YK08 LYF, 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 YK08 LYF registered?
YK08 LYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 June 2008.
Is YK08 LYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK08 LYF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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