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KL08 HVS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,094 mi
Last recorded104,094 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 HVS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 104,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,605 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 102,605 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,809 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,083 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,083 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,442 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 87,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/zr19 96y acceiera (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,887 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2015 82,882 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/zr19 96y budget (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 73,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 69,846 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 61,186 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,161 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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KL08 HVS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KL08 HVS, 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 KL08 HVS registered?

KL08 HVS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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