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KP08 ZWB

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,815 mi
Last recorded161,815 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 161,815 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 161,815 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 154,351 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,803 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 141,736 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 125,148 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 125,148 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,223 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Handbrake slightly stiff too operate

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 106,223 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 87,259 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 66,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,546 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,363 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,117 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 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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