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HD57 ADZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

150,903 mi
Last recorded150,903 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 ADZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 150,903 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 150,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 145,768 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at rear - lower arms rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 145,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear of outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at rear - lower arms rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake just met efficiency with firm application - may require adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Jun 2024 139,665 miles

Hand brake just made limits 17%

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower suspension arms rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 139,660 miles

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower suspension arms rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,597 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe rusty and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at rear - lower arms rusty and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 133,592 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe rusty and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at rear - lower arms rusty and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 132,010 miles

both rear suspension arms and subframe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 132,003 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear suspension arms and subframe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 127,008 miles

front and rear sub-frames slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 119,384 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 117,382 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 117,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 117,262 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 108,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 108,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,427 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 78,421 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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)

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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HD57 ADZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HD57 ADZ, 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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HD57 ADZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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