MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
bonnet release handle broken in grill area
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All brake disc's showing slight wear/corroded all on the inner face.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner in and showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All brake disc's showing slight wear/corroded all on the inner face.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (3.5.1i)
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Front both tyres wearing inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear cut on tyre not deep enough to reach cord or ply
osf inner tyre worn smooth
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust corroded.rear brake pads low.
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN10 XRA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 VN10 XRA, 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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VN10 XRA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2010.
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