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BG10 DHV

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,894 mi
Last recorded169,894 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 DHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 169,894 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 169,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 158,743 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 151,283 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 151,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 140,368 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Dec 2018 140,329 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 May 2018 138,597 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 May 2017 129,372 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 129,371 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 117,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 117,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,324 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 92,324 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,929 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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BG10 DHV is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG10 DHV, 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 BG10 DHV registered?

BG10 DHV is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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