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EK58 XYB

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,007 mi
Last recorded58,007 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 XYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 58,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,434 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 45,914 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 39,329 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 39,327 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 37,964 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,995 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 34,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 32,269 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,157 miles

oil leaks

Fail 15 Nov 2019 29,156 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2018 27,134 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,153 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 23,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Pirelli 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,433 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 15,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 13,021 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 10,531 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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EK58 XYB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol 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 EK58 XYB, 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 EK58 XYB registered?

EK58 XYB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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