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GX58 KBO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,614 mi
Last recorded133,614 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 KBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 133,614 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Jan 2026 133,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2025 124,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,146 miles

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

slight power steering leak from pump

Fail 3 Jan 2024 124,146 miles

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

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

slight power steering leak from pump

Pass 18 Jan 2023 119,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm, very very worn inner edge, slight cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, very very worn inner edge, slight cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake levers on both calipers not returning to stops

handbrake lever travel stiff/slightly high

wipers judder/poor

Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,844 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 111,820 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 94,567 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 88,237 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 65,764 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,380 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,003 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,690 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,743 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 29,296 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,299 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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GX58 KBO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX58 KBO, 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 GX58 KBO registered?

GX58 KBO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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