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LR60 AKO

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,558 mi
Last recorded176,558 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR60 AKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 176,558 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to full assess outer sills due to plastic trims

Fail 3 Jul 2024 176,584 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to full assess outer sills due to plastic trims

Pass 28 Jul 2022 171,557 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all round engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 171,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all round engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 165,442 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 158,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 158,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 152,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 152,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 142,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight corrosion to rear upper spring cups

Fail 5 Jul 2018 142,396 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight corrosion to rear upper spring cups

Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,742 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 132,740 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 132,619 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 132,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 127,383 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted in rear

nearside front tyre worn on edges 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,957 miles

Both rear brakes binding on slightly.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 98,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brakes binding on slightly.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,864 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side rear wheel bearing slightly rough in operation.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Passenger side rear tyre worn to 2mm tread wear bar.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LR60 AKO is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LR60 AKO, 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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LR60 AKO is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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