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MT10 CFE

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

233,760 mi
Last recorded233,760 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 CFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 233,760 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/sills/suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 224,565 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 224,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT !!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 215,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 205,445 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 205,421 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 196,306 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 196,213 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 187,673 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 187,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 173,201 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 163,956 miles

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 19 Jun 2017 155,290 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 155,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 236,617 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Metal in offside rear tyre.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 136,914 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 136,914 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 105,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 105,659 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,379 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)

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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MT10 CFE is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT10 CFE, 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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MT10 CFE is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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