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S123 TMM

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,053 mi
Last recorded157,053 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 TMM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 157,053 miles

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

Incorrect side listed should be osf

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under-shield at front of vehicle restricting inspection of underbody and suspension

Fail 19 Feb 2026 157,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under-shield at front of vehicle restricting inspection of underbody and suspension

Pass 21 Feb 2025 154,446 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded, not within prescribed areas

under-shield restricting inspection of underbody and suspension at front of vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2025 154,446 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated/insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

nearside outer sill corroded, not within prescribed areas

under-shield restricting inspection of underbody and suspension at front of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2024 152,044 miles

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components/front sub-frame

Fail 26 Feb 2024 152,026 miles

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

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components/front sub-frame

Pass 21 Mar 2023 148,219 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2022 145,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 140,393 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened restricted view, front under-shields fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 140,393 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened restricted view, front under-shields fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 139,194 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2020 139,194 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 134,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 131,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 126,010 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2017 126,010 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 119,966 miles

OS Washer weak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 114,005 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 114,003 miles

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

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2014 100,872 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 85,431 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 85,431 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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S123 TMM is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S123 TMM, 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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S123 TMM is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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