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CA10 DCU

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,479 mi
Last recorded134,479 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 DCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,479 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 125,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2020 125,332 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 119,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,150 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 103,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,771 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 73,756 miles

oil leak (dangerous)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 73,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak (dangerous)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,997 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,659 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 54,659 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 DCU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CA10 DCU, 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 DCU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 July 2010.

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