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ST08 KXD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,302 mi
Last recorded102,302 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 KXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 102,302 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 102,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,109 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,405 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 83,403 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,443 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,967 miles

Rear hand brake just passed 16% min limit could be better

Fail 4 Aug 2016 70,967 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear hand brake just passed 16% min limit could be better

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,764 miles

Rear hand brake just passes

Pass 2 May 2014 56,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2014 56,017 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 36,983 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)

both rear tyres have screws in them

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 May 2011 18,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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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ST08 KXD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST08 KXD, 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 ST08 KXD registered?

ST08 KXD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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