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2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,848 mi
Last recorded102,848 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 NFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 102,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 102,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 98,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 94,805 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met(17%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2024 94,805 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock-absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met(17%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2023 91,102 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,892 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake efficiency only just met(16%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 3 Apr 2020 80,270 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

front & rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2020 80,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,851 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 73,850 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,183 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,713 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,927 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 41,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,055 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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AP10 NFA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP10 NFA, 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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AP10 NFA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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