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AA52 UZA

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,114 mi
Last recorded134,114 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 UZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 134,114 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 134,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 129,297 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 129,288 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,204 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 118,066 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,711 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,687 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,882 miles

Rear brakes tight

The rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Jun 2018 147,336 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,650 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 81,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly grabbing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 69,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly grabbing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 58,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jan 2014 38,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AA52 UZA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 85,381 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 AA52 UZA, 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 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA52 UZA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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