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KN58 ETX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,404 mi
Last recorded220,404 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 ETX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 220,404 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 220,391 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 10 Dec 2019 213,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 190,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2017 175,435 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 175,361 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 154,151 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2016 154,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 135,179 miles

slight crack in windscreen outside just prescribed area

Fail 26 Nov 2015 135,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight crack in windscreen outside just prescribed area

Pass 3 Nov 2014 111,541 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,555 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,610 miles

Slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,659 miles

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

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

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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KN58 ETX 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 KN58 ETX, 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 KN58 ETX registered?

KN58 ETX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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