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EK10 VXL

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,650 mi
Last recorded91,650 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 VXL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,650 miles

Nearside washer jet no working

battery positive terminal cover missing

Fail 6 Sep 2018 91,649 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside washer jet no working

battery positive terminal cover missing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,643 miles

ALL TYRES ARE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND REQUIRE ATTENTION ASAP.

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)

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

bonnet opening catch loose inside vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,175 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside beam pattern poor

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,391 miles

grille damaged

rear silencer outer skin corroded

secondary bonnet catch mechanism damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2015 74,391 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

grille damaged

secondary bonnet catch mechanism damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,380 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Apr 2013 50,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EK10 VXL is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK10 VXL, 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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EK10 VXL is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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