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BJ60 BJY

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,556 mi
Last recorded136,556 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ60 BJY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 136,556 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

minor oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2025 136,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring mounting bracket damaged (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

minor oil leak

o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 127,991 miles

both front top mount has play on limit

both rear tyres wearing low

engine damp

hand brake lever high

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 127,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both light aim high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top mount has play (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall- 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front top mount has play on limit

both rear tyres wearing low

engine damp

hand brake lever high

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 118,782 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2023 118,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlights low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released poss switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake lever high

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2022 109,974 miles

rear disc corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 101,283 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,387 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,949 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,921 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 90,918 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,726 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,432 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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BJ60 BJY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ60 BJY, 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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BJ60 BJY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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