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AK58 OPT

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,768 mi
Last recorded79,768 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 OPT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,768 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 69,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 58,024 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 53,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,440 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 53,438 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,831 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 52,161 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,665 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,713 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 46,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,737 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,208 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,507 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 0mm on exteme edge, close to canvass showing.

o/s/f tyre worn to 0mm on edge close to canvass showing.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,349 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner edge of n/s/f tyre worn

inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,446 miles

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

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

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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AK58 OPT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red 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 AK58 OPT, 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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AK58 OPT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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