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DU10 ZJZ

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,940 mi
Last recorded162,940 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 ZJZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 162,940 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 151,631 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 146,910 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 146,900 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 146,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) due to worn nearside front inner rack joint excessive movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 120,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,689 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre worn very low on very inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front osf worn low on very inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2018 89,688 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf tyre worn low on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner osf tyre worn low on very inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,545 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 70,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 580,066 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 58,056 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,796 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 22,796 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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DU10 ZJZ 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 DU10 ZJZ, 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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DU10 ZJZ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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