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BT10 YHD

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,690 mi
Last recorded122,690 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 122,690 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 122,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 115,213 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,458 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 108,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,537 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 100,333 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 94,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,125 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 88,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 88,112 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 88,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 83,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 66,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 66,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 56,901 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YHD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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