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DL10 YMF

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,415 mi
Last recorded148,415 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 YMF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 148,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 148,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 141,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 134,406 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 134,405 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 122,263 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,837 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 111,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 102,809 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,036 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,459 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 45,393 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 33,624 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 18,833 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 18,328 miles

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

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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DL10 YMF is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL10 YMF, 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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DL10 YMF is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 August 2010.

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