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AY08 KTC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,618 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 119,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 114,769 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 109,161 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 102,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inside

Fail 7 Mar 2018 88,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inside

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre devoid on tread on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,774 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,133 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 35,426 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 35,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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AY08 KTC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY08 KTC, 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 AY08 KTC registered?

AY08 KTC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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