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YK08 UPA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,777 mi
Last recorded78,777 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 UPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,777 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 78,775 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,707 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 70,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,184 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,487 miles

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2012 51,015 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,494 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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YK08 UPA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

YK08 UPA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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