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FD08 SCV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,977 mi
Last recorded129,977 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 129,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2024 127,576 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2023 125,324 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust system at rear very poor condition and has been repaired badly

Fail 23 Nov 2023 125,084 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust system at rear very poor condition and has been repaired badly

Pass 26 Nov 2022 122,240 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe in poor condition + (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component + (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside + (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension unit corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2021 119,770 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe connecting to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight bind on parkbrake

Pass 1 Dec 2020 117,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 117,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 114,766 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering pipe onto manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,998 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both rear tyres starting to perish

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2019 105,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both rear tyres starting to perish

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,901 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2015 81,806 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,609 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,821 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)

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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FD08 SCV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,387cc diesel 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 FD08 SCV, 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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FD08 SCV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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