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SK58 TGU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,237 mi
Last recorded81,237 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 TGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 81,237 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,708 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 75,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 72,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,303 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 69,303 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,235 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 66,235 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 63,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,718 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 58,718 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,681 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,447 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,318 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 44,318 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,795 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 35,795 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,143 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,853 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SK58 TGU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SK58 TGU, 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 SK58 TGU registered?

SK58 TGU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SK58 TGU safe to buy?

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