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B428 ERS

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,474 mi
Last recorded146,474 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB428 ERS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 146,474 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2024 141,378 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 133,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 128,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 110,303 miles

advise attention to n/s/r inner door opening .......

n/s wiper smears .......

Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,556 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,308 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,003 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B428 ERS is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B428 ERS, 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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B428 ERS is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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