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MM08 KUC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,151 mi
Last recorded90,151 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 KUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2021 90,151 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 86,711 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 86,711 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working 382 BULB FITTED (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,456 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 79,785 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 79,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,931 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 63,850 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,911 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,386 miles

drivers wiper starting to smear

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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MM08 KUC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MM08 KUC, 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 MM08 KUC registered?

MM08 KUC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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