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KJ08 EHZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,514 mi
Last recorded137,514 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 EHZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 137,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 135,218 miles

Plastic inner arch rubbing against tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2024 130,515 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 130,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 125,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 119,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s very worn on edges and cords will be showing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,186 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front dip beam dim bulb/lens?

Offside Front engine undertray damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 84,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leaking from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power Steering Pump Noisy

Fail 8 Dec 2018 84,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leaking from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power Steering Pump Noisy

Pass 9 Dec 2017 81,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 81,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,728 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,398 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,590 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 71,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,872 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,293 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,131 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,592 miles

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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KJ08 EHZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJ08 EHZ, 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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KJ08 EHZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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