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WV08 XVZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,563 mi
Last recorded105,563 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 105,563 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 105,563 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 103,020 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 100,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 100,601 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 89,890 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 89,890 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid offside rear brake caliper component leaking to excess (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 86,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 82,626 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 82,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2019 78,885 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 78,885 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,284 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 74,284 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc pitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,577 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 66,577 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,425 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 52,394 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,381 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,750 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 35,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,084 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 21,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 XVZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

WV08 XVZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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