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HK08 GMZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

270,209 mi
Last recorded270,209 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 GMZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 270,209 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 270,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 155,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 150,677 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 143,446 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 134,642 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 134,642 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 126,033 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 100,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 100,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 81,716 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,716 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,716 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

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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HK08 GMZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK08 GMZ, 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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What year was HK08 GMZ registered?

HK08 GMZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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