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LC10 AXH

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,183 mi
Last recorded126,183 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 AXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 126,183 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 126,155 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 126,107 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield is insecure

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 116,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 116,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 116,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Exhaust heatshield loose

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 109,684 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 101,213 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 101,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,324 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,196 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 94,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 94,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,654 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,935 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,087 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres getting low on inner edge

gear box oil leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

oil leak

washers need adjusting

Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

front tyres getting low on inner edge

gear box oil leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f side light flickering

o/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

oil leak

washers need adjusting

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,074 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,469 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 48,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,098 miles

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

child seat fitted to o/s rear unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,987 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 AXH is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LC10 AXH, 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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LC10 AXH is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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