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WN58 YVA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,604 mi
Last recorded130,604 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 YVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 130,604 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joints corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Dec 2024 130,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joints corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 124,756 miles

Front noise evident nearside suspension area

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front possible washer bottle leaking

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low/slightly unevenly on inner tread

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 Jan 2024 124,756 miles

Front noise evident nearside suspension area

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front possible washer bottle leaking

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low/slightly unevenly on inner tread

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 122,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

noise evident front suspension area

Pass 12 Jan 2022 114,578 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2022 114,578 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,846 miles

under body cover and sill cover fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,781 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield is loose at the rear.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 66,815 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,306 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 52,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,721 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,185 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 42,185 miles

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

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

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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WN58 YVA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WN58 YVA, 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 WN58 YVA registered?

WN58 YVA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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