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WV08 CKD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,527 mi
Last recorded144,527 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2026 144,527 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2026 144,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 137,816 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 135,670 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 132,454 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,382 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 122,339 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 116,968 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 116,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,255 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,187 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,187 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 101,380 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,703 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,552 miles

small chip on windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,925 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 70,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2012 62,381 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,541 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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WV08 CKD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WV08 CKD, 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 WV08 CKD registered?

WV08 CKD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is WV08 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 CKD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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