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KW08 YSV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,956 mi
Last recorded185,956 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 YSV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 185,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front corrosion on subframe

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 184,381 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 184,381 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort little effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 182,619 miles

offside handbrake lower on effort

slight wear in front upper inner wishbone bushes

surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 14 Jul 2014 181,830 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel slight binding.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 164,229 miles

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

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

bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Jul 2012 148,147 miles

nearside front tyre nearing wear bars

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 137,693 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 132,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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 YSV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW08 YSV, 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 KW08 YSV registered?

KW08 YSV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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