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DU60 DJY

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,769 mi
Last recorded179,769 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU60 DJY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 179,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 164,055 miles

general corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2024 163,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 152,721 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 152,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/inner sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sills inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Several areas of rear subframe/suspension areas corroded slightly..

Pass 10 Dec 2022 147,728 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear General corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 137,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,130 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 128,547 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 128,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 121,697 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 115,647 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,951 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,499 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 91,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 91,326 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 78,538 miles

emmisions to clean to read

front brake pads close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2014 78,538 miles

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

emmisions to clean to read

front brake pads close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,438 miles

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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DU60 DJY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DU60 DJY, 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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DU60 DJY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 September 2010.

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