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2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,373 mi
Last recorded87,373 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 ULK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 87,373 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()

bonnet difficult to open , lever under bonnet broken .

rear center seat belt missing( appendix c ref table 4 b.g.o )

Fail 17 Apr 2023 87,340 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()

bonnet difficult to open , lever under bonnet broken .

rear center seat belt missing( appendix c ref table 4 b.g.o )

Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,728 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and underside covers fitted

exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2022 85,728 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and underside covers fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,283 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 82,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 74,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,041 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 64,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,855 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 56,854 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,043 miles

engine management light shows a fault

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,888 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,910 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 30,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,251 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,466 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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AU60 ULK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU60 ULK, 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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AU60 ULK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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