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2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,516 mi
Last recorded155,516 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 SEO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 155,516 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 155,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 150,283 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 150,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 143,280 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 143,280 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 133,906 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 133,906 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,396 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 126,396 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,369 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 124,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 120,216 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,645 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 108,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,750 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 100,750 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,426 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,224 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 77,224 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,612 miles

offside front tyre on 3/4 limits

rear pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2013 47,732 miles

offside front tyre low inside edge

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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FP10 SEO is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FP10 SEO, 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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FP10 SEO is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 June 2010.

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