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RO10 UAA

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,631 mi
Last recorded179,631 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 UAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 179,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 175,257 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 175,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 170,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 164,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 157,384 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 153,435 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 153,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 141,538 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 141,459 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 133,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,387 miles

Nearside Front HAS BROKEN HEADLIGHT AUTO ADJUSTER IN INNER WING AREA

Fail 27 Mar 2017 125,387 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front HAS BROKEN HEADLIGHT AUTO ADJUSTER IN INNER WING AREA

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 117,433 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 117,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone thrust bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone thrust bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 101,004 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 May 2014 80,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 May 2014 79,968 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 May 2013 59,383 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2013 59,383 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RO10 UAA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RO10 UAA, 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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RO10 UAA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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