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FE10 ZBZ

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,444 mi
Last recorded122,444 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 ZBZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 122,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 115,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 106,711 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 97,807 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 87,286 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,837 miles

undebody undersealed

Pass 28 May 2019 81,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 78,611 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 77,219 miles

Fluid leak under car at O/S front

Fail 23 May 2017 77,178 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Automatic height adjuster broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fluid leak under car at O/S front

Pass 21 May 2016 69,772 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 69,772 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,725 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,003 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn low and discs worn

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 ZBZ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FE10 ZBZ, 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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What year was FE10 ZBZ registered?

FE10 ZBZ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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