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MF60 FPD

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,580 mi
Last recorded119,580 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF60 FPD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 119,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various eg front calipers, front to rears etc (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both sills and rear inner wings corroded

suspension components corroded eg both subframes, shocks, rear arms

Fail 3 Mar 2023 119,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various eg front calipers, front to rears etc (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, n/s also slight cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear caliper faulty (red)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both sills and rear inner wings corroded

suspension components corroded eg both subframes, shocks, rear arms

Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,189 miles

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

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

handbrake slightly long

n/s handbrake reading low

parking brake just meeting minimum 16%

rear sills and inner wings corroded

slight corrosion brake discs

suspension components corroded eg shocks, subframes, rear arms etc

Fail 13 Jan 2022 115,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

handbrake slightly long

n/s handbrake reading low

parking brake just meeting minimum 16%

rear sills and inner wings corroded

slight corrosion brake discs

suspension components corroded eg shocks, subframes, rear arms etc

Pass 19 Dec 2020 111,469 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both sill trims loose at front

Fail 18 Dec 2020 111,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre should be renewed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre should be renewed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre - tyre should be reqnewed (5.2.3 (e))

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

both sill trims loose at front

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Dec 2019 107,510 miles

n/s/r indicator slightly white

oil leak

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

slight wear in tyres (insides of rears)

Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,716 miles

Offside Rear slight play anti roll bar link

front brake pads slightly worn

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2018 98,716 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear slight play anti roll bar link

both front lower arm rear bushes worn/deteriorated, borderline, should be changed

front brake pads slightly worn

fuel tank heat shield poorly secured

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,920 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake slightly long

other coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 90,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake slightly long

o/s/r brakes worn and have been very hot

other coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,400 miles

under tray & engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 81,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

EML on

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

under tray & engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,407 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,542 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,909 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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MF60 FPD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF60 FPD, 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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MF60 FPD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 October 2010.

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