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WV08 CMF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,004 mi
Last recorded122,004 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CMF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 122,004 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 119,720 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 117,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,860 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2022 114,716 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi detereated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 112,202 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,523 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp leveling device damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear closest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,505 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f headlamp levelling device damaged in wheel arch

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,656 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,753 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 60,175 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin to inner edges

Headlamp washer jets not working

N/S/F wheel arch liner damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2012 60,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing thin to inner edges

Headlamp washer jets not working

N/S/F wheel arch liner damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 48,765 miles

Handbrake gaiters split

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 CMF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc 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 WV08 CMF, 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 CMF registered?

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

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