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MX58 XYA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,010 mi
Last recorded87,010 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 XYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,010 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARMS ON BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 87,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARMS ON BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 80,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,075 miles

Rear All rear seatbelts not accessible, so not tested

Fail 5 Dec 2022 77,075 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear All rear seatbelts not accessible, so not tested

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,516 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,576 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 61,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 58,110 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 54,809 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2016 54,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,094 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,077 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 38,077 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,876 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 26,876 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
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MX58 XYA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MX58 XYA, 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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MX58 XYA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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