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LK58 KTF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,286 mi
Last recorded131,286 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 KTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 131,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (o/s and n/s) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,466 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 115,520 miles

Both rear sills corroded

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 108,765 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,928 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 98,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,080 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,798 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 87,605 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,416 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 65,441 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,194 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,987 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,779 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,833 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,283 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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LK58 KTF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK58 KTF, 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 LK58 KTF registered?

LK58 KTF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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