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RV57 KZL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,532 mi
Last recorded97,532 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 KZL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 97,532 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 97,162 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 95,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 95,432 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,216 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 82,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,459 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 66,459 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 59,340 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 59,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,318 miles

Rear offside brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,345 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,893 miles

Bonnet cable pull handle missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 24,893 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet cable pull handle missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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RV57 KZL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RV57 KZL, 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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RV57 KZL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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