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LB10 YBK

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,293 mi
Last recorded177,293 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 YBK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 177,293 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 177,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2024 175,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 171,687 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 160,601 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2022 160,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2021 153,863 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2021 153,863 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2020 148,600 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 148,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 138,835 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, worn well below 1.6mm inner edge perished and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, worn well below 1.6mm inner edge perished and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2019 138,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, worn well below 1.6mm inner edge perished and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, worn well below 1.6mm inner edge perished and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,017 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 124,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40x19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 112,858 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

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

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

both sides rear tyres running off on inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2017 112,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on top suspension arm (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19 Y XL (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres running off on inner edge 235/40/19 Y XL

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/19 Y XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 100,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,717 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to get the emission tester to register a reading

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,084 miles

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

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

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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LB10 YBK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB10 YBK, 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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LB10 YBK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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