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HV08 KCK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,287 mi
Last recorded93,287 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KCK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2015 93,287 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different size tyres fitte front and rear

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2015 93,287 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different size tyres fitte front and rear

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2014 80,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,897 miles

Bonnet safety catch requires attention.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,897 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet safety catch requires attention.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,063 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 54,055 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,168 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brakes binding slightly

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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HV08 KCK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HV08 KCK, 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 HV08 KCK registered?

HV08 KCK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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