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BJ10 YUH

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,018 mi
Last recorded204,018 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 YUH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 204,018 miles

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

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

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

Recent welding repairs carried out

Fail 13 Aug 2021 204,008 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 184,042 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 184,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 159,745 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 159,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 125,067 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,761 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,110 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 79,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 78,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,065 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,720 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,844 miles

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 20 Apr 2013 57,688 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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BJ10 YUH 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 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 BJ10 YUH, 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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BJ10 YUH is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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