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SM08 UKP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,195 mi
Last recorded156,195 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 UKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 156,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 153,077 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 150,688 miles

Coolant leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 150,684 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 147,862 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 147,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 142,641 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 139,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s & O/s - outboard joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 139,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s & O/s - outboard joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 136,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 136,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Air flow meter. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working N/s & O/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 124,468 miles

Offside Front Brake - slight fluctuation.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 124,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake - slight fluctuation.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,783 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Tyre - heavy inner edge wear.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 108,783 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0Kgs. (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre - very heavy inner edge wear.

Offside Rear Tyre - heavy inner edge wear.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,585 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,628 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,270 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,199 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2011 42,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2011 42,263 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SM08 UKP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SM08 UKP, 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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SM08 UKP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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