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YK08 UPR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,707 mi
Last recorded132,707 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 UPR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 132,707 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 130,155 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 127,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 124,944 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 124,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 115,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,267 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 102,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp insecure NS and OS (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre heat shield insecure

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,856 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,661 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,921 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 65,921 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,752 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,910 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,484 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 UPR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPR, 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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YK08 UPR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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