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FE10 WVN

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,560 mi
Last recorded132,560 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 WVN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,560 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 132,513 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshner ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav & Air Freshner ()

Fail 22 Sep 2023 100,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav & Air Freshner ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 93,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached colapsed due to corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Towbar component defective damaged no electrics working (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,740 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 75,940 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 70,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50Y17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 5 Jan 2018 60,941 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 60,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,737 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)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,370 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 44,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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FE10 WVN is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE10 WVN, 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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FE10 WVN is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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