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ML08 KZZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,919 mi
Last recorded105,919 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 105,919 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,703 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 104,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,051 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 71,685 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,212 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,931 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,534 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE TYRES HAVE RAISED EDGES 225/50/17

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT 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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ML08 KZZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML08 KZZ, 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 ML08 KZZ registered?

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

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