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WR58 KDU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

267,244 mi
Last recorded267,244 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 KDU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 267,244 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 245,484 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 231,796 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 217,620 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 203,364 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 192,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 181,982 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 181,982 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 168,459 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 160,070 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 160,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 148,489 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 130,716 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,357 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,745 miles

slight corrosion to rear part of exhaust,slight rattle from exhaust.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,323 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear coil spring incomplete but still seated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,215 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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WR58 KDU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WR58 KDU, 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 WR58 KDU registered?

WR58 KDU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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