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SK08 WZU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,373 mi
Last recorded136,373 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 WZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,373 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 124,967 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 124,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested unable to balance rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 115,084 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 115,084 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,341 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,236 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 98,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,781 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,545 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,916 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,075 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 73,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount missing (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 59,309 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,906 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 29,029 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 20,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 7,998 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 7,998 miles

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

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

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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SK08 WZU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SK08 WZU, 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 SK08 WZU registered?

SK08 WZU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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