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LS10 YXJ

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,867 mi
Last recorded91,867 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 YXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 91,867 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 91,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 87,859 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 82,526 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,311 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 82,311 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,225 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 77,225 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread just below 2mm and the edge is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,012 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 43,134 miles

EML light on

both rear tyres inner edge slightly worn

slight blue smoke

Pass 12 May 2014 32,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,451 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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LS10 YXJ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS10 YXJ, 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 LS10 YXJ registered?

LS10 YXJ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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