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VO58 XEL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

175,505 mi
Last recorded175,505 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 XEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 175,505 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 167,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 159,635 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 151,073 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 142,758 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 133,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 125,325 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 125,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 116,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,599 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,237 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,700 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,297 miles

engine managment light on dash

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,621 miles

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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VO58 XEL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VO58 XEL, 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 VO58 XEL registered?

VO58 XEL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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