MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear light corrosion to suspension in general
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE IS MISFIRING (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Covers fitted to vehicle
Exhaust system heatsheild insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.94 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Covers fitted to vehicle
Exhaust system heatsheild insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.94 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.96 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)
Undertray fitted obscuring some components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.74 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.96 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)
Undertray fitted obscuring some components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Corrosion to exhaust system
Handbrake slightly stiff too operate
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Corrosion to exhaust system
Front Both tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.02mm remaining (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Slight binding to brake
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.06mm remaining (4.1.E.1)
Rear Both brake cable/calipers do not fully release
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.93mm remaining (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seats in stored position, seat belts not tested
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.74mm remaining (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.93mm remaining (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seats in stored position, seat belts not tested
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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KP08 ZWB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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