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2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,639 mi
Last recorded199,639 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 OAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 199,639 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 196,642 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 190,982 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake disc worn not weakened

front sub frame and rear axle corroded still strengthened

rear floor area of vehicle surface rust in areas

Pass 13 Jul 2021 186,995 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 186,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 182,062 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded in areas

Pass 8 Jun 2019 170,015 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

Fail 30 May 2019 170,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres just met limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake disc worn not weakened

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

Pass 1 Jun 2018 158,339 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 158,188 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front inner face (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 May 2017 147,723 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn not weakened

Fail 15 May 2017 147,723 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front and rear brake disc slightly worn not weakened

Pass 12 May 2016 134,037 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 134,037 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 129,970 miles

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit wearing outer edge also

offside rear tyre wearing outer slightly

Pass 24 May 2014 113,832 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 99,379 miles

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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HV10 OAA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV10 OAA, 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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HV10 OAA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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