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YK57 ETJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,666 mi
Last recorded129,666 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 ETJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 129,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 124,977 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframe anti roll bar mounting points and bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside outer sills show corrosion and repair rear sections

Pass 23 Dec 2023 117,119 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,106 miles

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

Front subframe heavy undersill

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 110,071 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,932 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 97,429 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 91,603 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,578 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 85,547 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 81,597 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 81,559 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 81,388 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 77,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 77,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,706 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 62,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 58,736 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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YK57 ETJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK57 ETJ, 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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YK57 ETJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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