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SEZ 8058

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,510 mi
Last recorded126,510 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 8058
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,510 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 115,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear starting to tear tread due to tracking/camber (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 23 Feb 2018 115,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also tread close 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear starting to tear tread due to tracking/camber (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,059 miles

Child seat fitted (unable to test offside rear and nearside rear seat belts)

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly cracked but No cord (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,901 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 87,901 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 70,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 70,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,258 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,382 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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SEZ 8058 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SEZ 8058, 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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SEZ 8058 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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