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DIG 2741

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

220,583 mi
Last recorded220,583 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 2741
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 220,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 May 2024 213,762 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2024 213,756 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2023 199,079 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2022 182,206 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake pad securing pins sticking out past caliper

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 181,903 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake pad securing pins sticking out past caliper

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 171,727 miles

Nearside Front brake pad securing pins sticking out past caliper

Fail 11 May 2021 171,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure

nearside front brake pad securing pins sticking out past caliper also brake pad warning wires cut

Pass 25 May 2020 159,247 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 146,745 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 146,745 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 135,687 miles

Front both tyres worn low inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,657 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 118,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 98,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

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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DIG 2741 is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DIG 2741, 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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DIG 2741 is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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