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LV10 WRJ

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,085 mi
Last recorded121,085 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 WRJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 121,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 120,015 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 118,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet pull insecure inside car

Fail 20 Oct 2020 105,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet pull insecure inside car

Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 76,308 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,914 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 56,313 miles

Offside Front low inner edge

rear exhaust box cover in bad con

Fail 11 Oct 2016 56,313 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front low inner edge

rear exhaust box cover in bad con

Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,569 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,921 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 36,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,546 miles

light surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs wear vehicle has been standing

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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LV10 WRJ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV10 WRJ, 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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LV10 WRJ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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