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2010 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,240 mi
Last recorded131,240 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 GUK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,240 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side front lower ball joints have slight play in them when jacking under the arm and checking with a lever bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The bush at the rear arm of the arm is worn and **ON THE LIMIT NOW** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV boot weeping slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on the underside of engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 123,452 miles

washer tank leaking

Fail 31 Aug 2021 123,435 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

washer tank leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2021 123,286 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2020 115,841 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

back box poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2020 115,841 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

back box poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,838 miles

backbox slight blow/poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,734 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,500 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 104,412 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,824 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,824 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,085 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,137 miles

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

unable to secure bonnet on main catch but safety catch working

Fail 8 Apr 2013 90,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,470 miles

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

Offside Front 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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OY10 GUK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,956cc 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 OY10 GUK, 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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OY10 GUK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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