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HG08 KFC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,808 mi
Last recorded149,808 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 KFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 149,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 149,803 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal contact with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 146,499 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 146,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting on shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 139,907 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 133,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 127,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 111,075 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 111,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Y junction at rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 101,380 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 26 Mar 2016 86,170 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,129 miles

hight level stop lamp not working

Fail 28 Mar 2015 79,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

hight level stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner treads

Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,091 miles

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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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HG08 KFC 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 HG08 KFC, 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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HG08 KFC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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