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SO08 BXZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,342 mi
Last recorded138,342 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 BXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 138,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded but secure with no leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2023 136,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2023 136,350 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases marked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,882 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields missing

Fail 6 Jun 2022 124,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields missing

Pass 15 Jul 2021 120,308 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shields missing

Fail 14 Jul 2021 120,307 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shields missing

Pass 8 Jul 2020 114,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 114,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 106,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise hand brake adjustment

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,724 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 94,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,441 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bind n/s/r (3.5.1i)

o/s handbrake efficiency low

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,063 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, treads distorted (4.1.E.1)

bind n/s/r

Fail 20 Jun 2016 86,063 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, treads distorted (4.1.E.1)

bind n/s/r

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,112 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,089 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,089 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn

NSF tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both nearside and offside rear hand brake levers sticking slightly

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection resticted of some components

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s hand brake leavers sticking slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,262 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SO08 BXZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO08 BXZ, 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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SO08 BXZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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