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D21 KUT

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests46 (34 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,034 mi
Last recorded76,034 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 KUT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

34 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 76,034 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 181,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 74,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 169,616 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 169,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,456 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 157,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,952 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have slight wear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 145,033 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 145,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both tyres have slight wear on inside edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 133,920 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 133,920 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,773 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 30 Jun 2020 122,976 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 122,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 68,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 66,159 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 88,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs in slightly poor condition

rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Pass 18 May 2017 63,274 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,601 miles

All four brake discs are corroded scored and worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

The front brake disc pad warning wire is broken offside

The front subframe is heavily corroded

The rear suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 59,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,890 miles

o/s/f rack end play

Fail 12 Aug 2015 87,883 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f rack end play

Pass 27 May 2015 56,651 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,764 miles

both front tyres balding on the inner edges

Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,735 miles

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

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

both front tyres balding on the inner edges

nearside rear tyre balding on the inner edge close to the cord

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,785 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,852 miles

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)

imbalance & runout front brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2013 45,724 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 43,757 miles

Both front tyres have worn inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine slightly smoky at idle

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre has a worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre nailed (R)

Fail 3 May 2013 43,757 miles

Both front tyres have worn inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine slightly smoky at idle

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre has a worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre nailed (R)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,923 miles

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

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

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

imbalance front brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,217 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,860 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 39,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,583 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,017 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,547 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 19,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,354 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 18,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,174 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 15,174 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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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D21 KUT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D21 KUT, 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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D21 KUT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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