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BN10 DFU

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,932 mi
Last recorded128,932 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 DFU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 128,932 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sun visor missing

Fail 24 Aug 2022 128,926 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs corroded and buckled (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ripped 3/4 round inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot inner clip missing and boots rubbing on strut on hard lock

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sun visor missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s belts not checked ()

rear suspension low

Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,137 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 101,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 88,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,321 miles

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2016 73,321 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,548 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BN10 DFU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN10 DFU, 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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BN10 DFU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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