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FD57 BHV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,462 mi
Last recorded198,462 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 BHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 198,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Fail 19 Feb 2022 198,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 20 Feb 2021 195,010 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body has surface rust

Fail 20 Feb 2021 195,010 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body has surface rust

Pass 23 Jul 2019 179,300 miles

under body has surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2018 163,711 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 149,633 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 134,097 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 134,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 117,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear

internal bonnet release broken

Fail 25 Mar 2015 117,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear

internal bonnet release broken

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,177 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,760 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,760 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2011 43,342 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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FD57 BHV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD57 BHV, 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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FD57 BHV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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