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OU58 WMZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

226,626 mi
Last recorded226,626 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 WMZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 226,626 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 224,282 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 224,282 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 216,186 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 216,184 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant at minimum

Pass 8 Sep 2023 209,558 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 209,557 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 201,087 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 201,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 191,784 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 191,783 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 183,441 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 183,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 171,889 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 171,877 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 158,485 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 149,971 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 138,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 124,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 108,108 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,974 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,419 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,944 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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OU58 WMZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OU58 WMZ, 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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OU58 WMZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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