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K13 MED

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,596 mi
Last recorded52,596 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 MED
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,596 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,558 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 48,558 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,696 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 35,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 35,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,024 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,776 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner 3mm

offside front constant velocity joint rubber slightly seeping

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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K13 MED is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K13 MED, 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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K13 MED is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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