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KY58 KGU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

271,967 mi
Last recorded271,967 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 KGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 271,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 271,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 261,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2020 156,802 miles

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

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

power steering feels heavy for a vehicle of this type

Pass 2 Oct 2019 149,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 140,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges. (4.1.E.1)

engine and undercovers fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall kerbed.

engine and undervovers fitted.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 121,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall kerbed.

engine and undervovers fitted.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,447 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 113,398 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front n/s and o/s tyre valves splitting

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it !!

Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,740 miles

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

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2014 101,740 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,161 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,230 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2011 58,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,257 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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KY58 KGU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KY58 KGU, 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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KY58 KGU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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