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YS08 KZJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,191 mi
Last recorded90,191 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 KZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 90,191 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,361 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 85,032 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 81,567 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 81,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 75,758 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,692 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 66,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

Pass 21 May 2019 62,718 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,020 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 58,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 51,365 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 51,365 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 46,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 34,761 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 28,298 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 28,292 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 23,007 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 23,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 17,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YS08 KZJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YS08 KZJ, 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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YS08 KZJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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