MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear wiper blade torn
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tow bar electrics inop
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
tow bar electrics inop
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL58 FFK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 SL58 FFK, 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 SL58 FFK registered?
SL58 FFK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 October 2008.
Is SL58 FFK safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL58 FFK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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