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AV10 SBY

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,668 mi
Last recorded213,668 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 SBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 213,668 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 178,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 143,122 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 143,122 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,226 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 78,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,176 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 55,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,502 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 43,367 miles

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

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)

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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AV10 SBY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV10 SBY, 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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What year was AV10 SBY registered?

AV10 SBY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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