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R8 BPX

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,549 mi
Last recorded59,549 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 BPX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2025 59,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,594 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2024 58,585 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,960 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,043 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 53,006 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,387 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,770 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,110 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,324 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,164 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,804 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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R8 BPX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R8 BPX, 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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R8 BPX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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