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BK58 FPE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,062 mi
Last recorded159,062 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 FPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 159,062 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 135,613 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 135,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,526 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 107,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,976 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2013 91,365 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 91,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 85,015 miles

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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BK58 FPE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK58 FPE, 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 BK58 FPE registered?

BK58 FPE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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