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ML08 KZV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

114,539 mi
Last recorded114,539 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 KZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,539 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 113,378 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 21 Jun 2017 112,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working motor is running blades not checked (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested not working on dip beam (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested not working on dip beam (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 r17 98w ex load budgets (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak engine oil leak added 2lts oil before test ()

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 25 Mar 2016 93,218 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 93,216 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play Centre top wishbone ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 75,478 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 75,478 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,392 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 59,175 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 32,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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ML08 KZV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 ML08 KZV, 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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ML08 KZV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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