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MK10 FHT

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,488 mi
Last recorded164,488 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 FHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 164,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release broken

Fail 28 Dec 2021 164,462 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release broken

Pass 21 Dec 2020 151,415 miles

Bonnet release catch broken

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

Front engine undertray loose

Nearside indicator warning on dash but lamps working

Offside Front main beam lamp lens broken

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

coolant level below minimum

Pass 28 Dec 2019 140,120 miles

Bonnet release catch broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 123,458 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 123,458 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 105,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 87,079 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 87,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,997 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,604 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 55,604 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,594 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,535 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 39,535 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

battery warning lamp staying on

Fail 20 Feb 2013 39,262 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 38,431 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

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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MK10 FHT is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MK10 FHT, 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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MK10 FHT is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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