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SL10 HTP

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 HTP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 102,473 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 102,415 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 97,419 miles

Nearside Front spring not clocked properly

Offside Front spring not clocked properly

Fail 1 May 2025 97,419 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring not clocked properly

Offside Front spring not clocked properly

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 97,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring not clocked properly

Offside Front spring not clocked properly

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

Pass 7 May 2024 93,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 90,374 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 87,025 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 87,020 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle @47 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,567 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 73,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,171 miles

Front brake disks are lipped

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,764 miles

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

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

nail on near side front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2015 51,971 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 51,971 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,234 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 36,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 26,545 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 26,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SL10 HTP is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SL10 HTP, 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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SL10 HTP is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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