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EF10 YHT

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,010 mi
Last recorded113,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 YHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 113,010 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 107,603 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 107,531 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,663 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank heatshield adrift (resting on exhaust)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner shoulder (0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 100,654 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank heatshield adrift (resting on exhaust)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner shoulder (0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,623 miles

noise from n/s/f suspension

Pass 24 Jun 2020 83,505 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 83,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,985 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,412 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 43,730 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2014 36,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2013 30,199 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 30,199 miles

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

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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EF10 YHT is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc 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 EF10 YHT, 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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EF10 YHT is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 July 2010.

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