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VK60 LXG

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,877 mi
Last recorded139,877 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK60 LXG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 139,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint nut fitted, not certain has a locking device

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet poor performance, but enough fluid produced on to screen

Pass 21 Aug 2025 138,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake dust shield loose

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

sill covers fitted unable to check welding

Fail 19 Aug 2025 138,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake dust shield loose

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 135,099 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 135,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 134,794 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 132,381 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 132,381 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 124,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 115,509 miles

rattle on suspension / steering no play visible

Fail 2 Aug 2017 115,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

rattle on suspension / steering no play visible

Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,473 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,318 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 84,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 50,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear tyre damigd on sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear tyre damigd on sidewall

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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VK60 LXG is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK60 LXG, 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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VK60 LXG is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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