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V7 NBC

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,147 mi
Last recorded153,147 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 NBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 153,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2025 150,696 miles

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

age related corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2024 137,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 129,255 miles

age related corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2022 118,755 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 113,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 99,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 99,227 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,929 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,126 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 86,126 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,284 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,736 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 72,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,055 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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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V7 NBC is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V7 NBC, 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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V7 NBC is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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