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MT10 MUP

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,433 mi
Last recorded123,433 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 MUP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 123,433 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 123,433 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,218 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 104,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexi mounting (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 92,642 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,882 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,777 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,609 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 83,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 81,367 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,387 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre close to legal limit 2mm left on tread

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 78,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre close to legal limit 2mm left on tread

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,779 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 74,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,219 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,399 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MUP is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT10 MUP, 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 MUP is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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