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LC10 AVX

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,091 mi
Last recorded134,091 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 AVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 134,091 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 129,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 118,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 112,213 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 112,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 106,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,899 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 96,495 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,195 miles

Slight play felt in N/s/f hub assembly?

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,066 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 75,048 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,764 miles

front pads low

handbrake high travel

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,908 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 51,908 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,717 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 34,729 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,651 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 27,206 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,206 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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LC10 AVX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LC10 AVX, 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 LC10 AVX registered?

LC10 AVX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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