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MT10 MUU

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

219,837 mi
Last recorded219,837 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 MUU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 219,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 208,423 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 208,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 191,618 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak appears to be from rear of power unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside n/s registration plate lamp noticably dimmer than o/s lamp.

Fail 12 Jul 2024 191,615 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak appears to be from rear of power unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside n/s registration plate lamp noticably dimmer than o/s lamp.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 176,834 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill repaird and slight corrosion to inner sill pannel coverd by outer sill covers

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 176,816 miles

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 176,778 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in the bottom of the backbox (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror borken but still secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy build up of oil from engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 162,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has around 3mm of tread left

Offside Front Tyre has around 3mm of tread left

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 162,794 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has around 3mm of tread left

Offside Front Tyre has around 3mm of tread left

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 148,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 139,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 126,064 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 126,056 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,786 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 108,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,267 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 101,264 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,720 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,716 miles

Parking brake efficiency of 16% just met

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 73,293 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/rear and O/s/rear tyre sidewall surface damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,921 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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MT10 MUU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MUU, 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 MUU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 June 2010.

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