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SL10 UUR

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,907 mi
Last recorded110,907 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 UUR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 110,907 miles

Heat Shield Adrift

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2026 110,879 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Heat Shield Adrift

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2025 107,644 miles

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

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

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

rear axle beam and arms corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2025 107,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

rear axle beam and arms corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 105,263 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield adrift

Front pads correctly mounted but moving slightly in calliper making noise under braking conditions. \Suggest further inspection

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 105,263 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust heat shield adrift

Front pads correctly mounted but moving slightly in calliper making noise under braking conditions. \Suggest further inspection

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 101,722 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank exhaust heat shield loose but still secure.

Pass 30 Jul 2022 98,610 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn (inner edge) 235/40/19

Fail 20 Jul 2022 98,586 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all 4 tyres worn (inner edge) 235/40/19

Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

hand brake travel is high

rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2020 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

hand brake travel is high

rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2019 84,581 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 84,579 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 83,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 83,509 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 74,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 67,547 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,227 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 46,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,804 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 36,804 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,812 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 27,812 miles

Nearside Front 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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SL10 UUR is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UUR, 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 UUR is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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