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KN58 EUA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,201 mi
Last recorded155,201 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 EUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 155,201 miles

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

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

STEERING OPERATION SLIGHTLY TIGHT

Pass 3 Jun 2024 146,416 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 138,148 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 127,277 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 127,233 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs (inside face) becoming worn/corroded/scored

Fail 25 Feb 2022 127,233 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top and bottom coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily scrubbed off inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shock absorber/strut - lower coil spring mount corroded/broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre very worn . heavily scrubbed off inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs (inside face) becoming worn/corroded/scored

nearside rear tyre worn and scrubbed off - inside edge. perished and cracking on outer sidewall (recommend replacement)

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,483 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 116,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,828 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 115,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,358 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 90,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,554 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,257 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,710 miles

Wipers smear slightly

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 EUA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

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

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