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GP57 KUU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,736 mi
Last recorded82,736 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 KUU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 82,736 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 80,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 77,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,347 miles

f/n/s brake pad warning light wire fouling on the road wheel on right hand lock

Pass 22 Apr 2022 71,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose insecurely mounted.

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

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

Offside Front rake hose loose in bracket.

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 71,511 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose insecurely mounted.

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

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

Offside Front rake hose loose in bracket.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 68,648 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 66,238 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,537 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 49,636 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 49,599 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 36,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 33,575 miles

parking brake lever travel is long.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 31,001 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 30,995 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,493 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,829 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 22,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 19,116 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 19,114 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,406 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 KUU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP57 KUU, 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 KUU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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