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LD10 ZZG

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,753 mi
Last recorded119,753 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD10 ZZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 119,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield insecure

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 119,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield insecure

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 116,590 miles

Exhaust shield insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,203 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 113,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 109,564 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 109,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,069 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 93,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 86,679 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 74,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 66,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2015 61,353 miles

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 61,147 miles

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

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

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 53,763 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,091 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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LD10 ZZG is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LD10 ZZG, 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 LD10 ZZG registered?

LD10 ZZG is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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