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SP58 VAD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,399 mi
Last recorded127,399 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 VAD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 127,399 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 123,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,135 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 116,856 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 116,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 115,126 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both rears inners starting to crack. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle slight corrosion.

Fail 17 Oct 2020 115,111 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rears inners starting to crack. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle slight corrosion.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 112,742 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,957 miles

parking brake just meeting minimum effort 16% N/S low

sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2018 108,924 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak in exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing unable to access some belt buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

parking brake just meeting minimum effort 16% N/S low

sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,414 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,182 miles

park brake travel slightly long

Fail 4 Oct 2016 92,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 92,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,407 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS

Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,407 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS

Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,605 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 63,938 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 63,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 41,239 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 41,239 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SP58 VAD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP58 VAD, 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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SP58 VAD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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