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GL59 XAP

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,690 mi
Last recorded108,690 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 XAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 108,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 108,690 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 106,377 miles

Coolant leak CONSTANT DRIPPING FROM BELOW COOLANT RESEVOIR ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 106,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 98,507 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 88,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable damaged at caliper end of cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable damaged at caliper end of cable (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 88,973 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable damaged at caliper end of cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable damaged at caliper end of cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 81,223 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 74,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 74,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edge 235/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,832 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 56,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,293 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 50,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40zr19 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/40zr19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,678 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,786 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 36,786 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GL59 XAP is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GL59 XAP, 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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GL59 XAP is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 February 2010.

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