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MK58 JKU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,115 mi
Last recorded109,115 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 JKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 109,115 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [Both] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 100,264 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,174 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,166 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 90,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,834 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,235 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 79,150 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

eml light on

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 66,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,219 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,741 miles

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,751 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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MK58 JKU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MK58 JKU, 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 MK58 JKU registered?

MK58 JKU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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