CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB57 KLP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,341 mi
Last recorded168,341 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 KLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 168,341 miles

Emissions to clean to register test result - OBD unable to register - WOTI unable to register

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad wiring broken

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rear brakes have slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 168,326 miles

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

Emissions to clean to register test result - OBD unable to register - WOTI unable to register

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad wiring broken

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rear brakes have slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 166,466 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MOUNTING area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 160,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 152,322 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 143,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 135,637 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 139,636 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 127,919 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 127,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 120,330 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,619 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2017 112,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,588 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads worn to excess

rear tyres worn to excess

Fail 3 Dec 2014 92,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads worn to excess

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,475 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,203 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 67,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,112 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,077 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 47,072 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Alfa Romeo 159 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB57 KLP 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 LB57 KLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB57 KLP?

You can check the full history of LB57 KLP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB57 KLP registered?

LB57 KLP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is LB57 KLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 KLP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB57 KLP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB57 KLP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.