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K27 STC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,569 mi
Last recorded135,569 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 STC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 135,569 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 135,483 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 126,571 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 118,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,029 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 116,003 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 105,005 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,178 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 83,063 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slight blow

Pass 24 Feb 2018 67,441 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 67,428 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,292 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,569 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 54,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 45,736 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,781 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,382 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 29,440 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2012 29,440 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 24,490 miles

Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Grease around nearside CV Boot.

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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K27 STC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 K27 STC, 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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K27 STC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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