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AY10 ZRD

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,353 mi
Last recorded60,353 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 ZRD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,353 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 60,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 52,198 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 43,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 35,335 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 35,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 33,316 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 31,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2018 28,702 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 28,702 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 25,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 22,347 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,986 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 14,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,505 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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AY10 ZRD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY10 ZRD, 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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AY10 ZRD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 June 2010.

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