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BT10 YHC

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,198 mi
Last recorded124,198 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 YHC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 124,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened SECURING BOLT TO HOLD STRUT IN LOWER MOUNTING ARM HAS A MODIFIED BOLT,CASTLE NUT WELDED TO ORIGINAL HEAD.NO PLAY BUT SUGGEST NEW BOLT FITTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 116,717 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened castle nut appears to be welded to securing stud, more investigation may be needed (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,139 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 110,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 103,320 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2021 103,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,539 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 86,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front Tyres wearing uneven. 225/50r17

Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,223 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 48,261 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,855 miles

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

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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BT10 YHC is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT10 YHC, 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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BT10 YHC is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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