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LS10 LFT

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,762 mi
Last recorded98,762 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 LFT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,762 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR and NSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 98,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR and NSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 95,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 16 Feb 2024 90,577 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,008 miles

Central Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both offside and nearside wearing on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,521 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both offside and nearside inner) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 75,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both offside and nearside inner) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,564 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 69,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,376 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 57,326 miles

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

Brake pads worn.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,382 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

low emitter

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing a full inspection of a seat belt

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 50,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced possible bulb fault (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing a full inspection of a seat belt

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 45,009 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 45,006 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,426 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 29,426 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,083 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2013 24,994 miles

all four tyres worn close to the legal limit

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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LS10 LFT is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LS10 LFT, 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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LS10 LFT is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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