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HY58 WGA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,830 mi
Last recorded95,830 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 WGA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 95,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,756 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 86,756 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users leak off pipes at cylinder 1 and 2 leaking diesel badly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 86,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill behind plastic sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded behind plastic sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 86,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,224 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 86,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 84,891 miles

Rear hand brake just passed 16% min limit

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,774 miles

Nearside Rear door not opening

Rear hand brake passes 16% min limit could be better

Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,514 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,932 miles

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

both front tyres abnormally worn/bold on inner edges

exhaust front flexi damaged

several areas of corrosion on underside,suspension subframes,and suspension arms

Fail 4 Apr 2019 76,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounting bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted back plate loose and fouling disc (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure mounting bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres abnormally worn/bold on inner edges

exhaust front flexi damaged

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

rear brake discs very corroded on inner faces

several areas of corrosion on underside,suspension subframes,and suspension arms

Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,456 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,778 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 54,753 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,632 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,175 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,492 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 33,491 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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HY58 WGA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HY58 WGA, 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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HY58 WGA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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