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BL57 VOA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,802 mi
Last recorded125,802 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 125,802 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 121,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 121,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,730 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 109,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 98,445 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 98,439 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

n/s drive shaft seal leaking

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,229 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,804 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,063 miles

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

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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BL57 VOA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL57 VOA, 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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BL57 VOA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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