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AX10 CAA

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,461 mi
Last recorded107,461 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX10 CAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 107,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 103,669 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 100,209 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 100,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring cup /mounting heavily corroded nearly detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring cup corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,647 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 90,421 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 90,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

POWER STEERING IS WORKING BUT WOULD HAVE EXPECTED MORE ASSISTANCE

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 24 Feb 2021 84,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

POWER STEERING IS WORKING BUT WOULD HAVE EXPECTED MORE ASSISTANCE

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,875 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,808 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,863 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 60,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,223 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,537 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 26,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes slightly imballanced

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly imballanced

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,146 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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AX10 CAA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 AX10 CAA, 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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AX10 CAA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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