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C13 BTL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,107 mi
Last recorded127,107 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 BTL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 127,107 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 124,124 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 121,940 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 121,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 121,629 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 121,629 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 120,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 120,231 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both front have hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,167 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 112,585 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,237 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,778 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,320 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 86,628 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall and cracks in tread area

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,325 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 70,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,751 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,800 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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C13 BTL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C13 BTL, 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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C13 BTL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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