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RV57 KZU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,032 mi
Last recorded79,032 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,032 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 79,032 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,924 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,712 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,859 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,791 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 21,643 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 27 Jan 2011 15,263 miles

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

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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RV57 KZU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RV57 KZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV57 KZU registered?

RV57 KZU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RV57 KZU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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