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CA10 DBV

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 DBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 83,137 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody under sealed

Fail 29 Jul 2025 83,136 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 79,480 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 79,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 74,007 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 68,214 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,527 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 52,403 miles

Advise both rear tyres 4-5 mm tread depth

Pass 14 Apr 2018 50,571 miles

Adviee rear tyres cracking in tread edges

Advise n/s/r tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,291 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 48,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,290 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,822 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,200 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,833 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 27,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CA10 DBV is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CA10 DBV, 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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CA10 DBV is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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