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LP59 MYK

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,718 mi
Last recorded116,718 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 MYK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 116,718 miles

Both front tyres inner shoulder worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,370 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 87,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 83,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side outer pad low, slight drag on brake (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component wet by reservoir, pump very noisy (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% near side rear outer lamp out (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

child seat limiting adult belt check

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 77,889 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 74,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

poor front brake balance at lower efforts, near side weaker

run flat tyres on front axle only

Pass 21 Dec 2013 74,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

poor front brake balance at lower efforts, near side weaker

run flat tyres on front axle only

Pass 27 Dec 2012 66,061 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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LP59 MYK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP59 MYK, 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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LP59 MYK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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