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GP57 KUF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,408 mi
Last recorded131,408 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 KUF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 131,408 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 130,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 125,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear silencer pipe joint on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 125,067 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear silencer pipe joint on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 122,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing inner cvboot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play lock nut at track rod end loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 120,445 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 120,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 105,425 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 101,977 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 101,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,091 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 98,091 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,094 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 92,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,713 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,116 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 76,116 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,660 miles

engine bearing noise

Fail 15 Mar 2014 50,660 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

engine bearing noise

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,959 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,347 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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GP57 KUF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GP57 KUF, 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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GP57 KUF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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