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E10 BDH

2002 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests42 (27 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,511 mi
Last recorded101,511 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 BDH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

27 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 101,511 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 176,792 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 176,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 101,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 169,195 miles

Coolant leak engine area ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 169,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.50 tested at 4.73 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coolant leak engine area ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 101,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded and covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers and coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 101,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded and covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 168,002 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2023 101,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 158,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 158,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 101,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside parking brake low

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Fail 8 Feb 2022 101,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to check flap not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside parking brake low

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 9 Sep 2021 152,918 miles

All rear suspension components corroding

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to all tyre outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 101,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 149,934 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Slight damage to tyre sidewalls

Fail 2 Sep 2020 149,934 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Slight damage to tyre sidewalls

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,687 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 98,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 141,165 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edges close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edges close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 141,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edges close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edges close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 136,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 127,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper front arm front bush has play in bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper front arm front bush has play in bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 96,436 miles

sill covers fitted

temporary repair carried out to offside mirror

Fail 12 Feb 2016 96,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,439 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 86,439 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre low inner edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,155 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,120 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 68,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,878 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 56,217 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,465 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 48,399 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 48,399 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2009 42,933 miles

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

exhaust corroding and leaking

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges

o/s/f tyre worn and out of shape on inner edge close to cord construction

o/s/r brake pads low

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,265 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

o/s/f brake flexi hose twisted

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

rear brake discs becoming corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,802 miles

front brake discs worn, lipped and distorted

front brake pads low

front brakes showing distortion

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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E10 BDH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E10 BDH, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E10 BDH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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