MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,517 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm hold and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear both rear exhaust clamps broken/ corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear both rear exhaust clamps broken/ corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust clamp broken
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside rear tyres nearing wear markers
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside rear tyres nearing wear markers
offside and nearside tyres worn inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SN08 KBV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 SN08 KBV, 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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SN08 KBV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 May 2008.
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