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KW08 TFF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,000 mi
Last recorded117,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 TFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 117,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 106,788 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 3 May 2018 106,787 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 101,208 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2016 9,634 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 96,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 91,959 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 87,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 75,295 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 63,278 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 63,278 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv rear gas struts fitted to boot lid are broken causing boot lid to foul rear screen

Pass 24 May 2011 46,869 miles

both diff seals leaking

gearbox noisy

rear seatbelts not checked (child seats fitted)

Fail 24 May 2011 46,869 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both diff seals leaking

front disks and pads 70% worn

gearbox noisy

rear seatbelts not checked (child seats fitted)

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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KW08 TFF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KW08 TFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 TFF registered?

KW08 TFF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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