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KP08 MGY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,315 mi
Last recorded179,315 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 MGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 179,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 173,822 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 172,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 168,088 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 163,383 miles

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

car has been underseal

Fail 18 Sep 2019 163,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

car has been underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2018 151,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

nail in Tyre offside front

Fail 4 Oct 2018 151,930 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 235/45/18 ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 143,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 125,167 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 124,565 miles

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

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking noise from nearside front on roadtest but no defect found on test

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,948 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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KP08 MGY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KP08 MGY, 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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KP08 MGY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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