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CE58 TZV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,565 mi
Last recorded69,565 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 TZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 69,565 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 69,138 miles

rear exhaust clamp damaged/cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2025 69,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear exhaust clamp damaged/cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2025 69,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bracket corroded/broken at rear

Pass 8 May 2024 65,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Sills corroded,both sides

Pass 3 Nov 2022 57,326 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 57,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside outer sills have light corrosion.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 48,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 44,549 miles

Coolant below minimum

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,128 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,107 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 27,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,378 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2014 23,341 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,917 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,879 miles

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

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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CE58 TZV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CE58 TZV, 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 CE58 TZV registered?

CE58 TZV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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