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SM08 UKT

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 UKT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 75,898 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,267 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,367 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 74,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment joint insecure in steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,358 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,312 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,013 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,576 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 52,433 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2015 52,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,355 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 39,355 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,397 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,547 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 28,547 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SM08 UKT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM08 UKT, 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 SM08 UKT registered?

SM08 UKT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is SM08 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 UKT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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