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RE59 ZFY

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,580 mi
Last recorded153,580 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 ZFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 153,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

shock absorbers corroded

suspension arms corroded (all rear), subframes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 148,791 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at 2.5/3.00mm

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

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

only 1 horn tone working

suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2020 145,760 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

slight wear in front upper arm bushes

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms etc

Pass 22 Jan 2019 140,120 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight wear in suspension bushes

Fail 18 Jan 2019 140,120 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight wear in suspension bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2018 133,710 miles

brake discs deteriorated

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

slight wear in suspension

Pass 22 Dec 2016 126,793 miles

both front tyres worn edges 225/50/17 98y

front sub frame rusty

hand brake outer cables splitting at calipers

rear discs corroded round edges and pads low

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight rust and movement both front upper arms bushes

Pass 14 Jan 2016 119,788 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 112,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 105,037 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,622 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 69,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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RE59 ZFY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE59 ZFY, 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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RE59 ZFY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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