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MA58 SDV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,446 mi
Last recorded109,446 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 SDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,446 miles

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))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 109,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 27 May 2019 94,656 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2019 94,607 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 91,398 miles

handbrake performance 17%

Fail 13 Feb 2018 91,366 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

handbrake performance 17%

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder/tread Very worn (4.1.E.1)

Note; 2 x front tyres suspect inner shoulders worn close to cordes.....

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder/tread Very worn.... (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.... (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 88,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder/tread Very worn (4.1.E.1)

Note; 2 x front tyres suspect inner shoulders worn close to cordes.....

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder/tread Very worn.... (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.... (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bad on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side and off side front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish and split

Fail 27 Jan 2016 83,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bad on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side and off side front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish and split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 79,627 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 64,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,076 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,333 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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MA58 SDV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MA58 SDV, 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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MA58 SDV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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