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VU10 ZBW

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,628 mi
Last recorded110,628 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 ZBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 110,628 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 110,206 miles

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

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,166 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 100,995 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 93,107 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 92,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 84,533 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald - no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald - no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,528 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 68,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,640 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,360 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,671 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,930 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,200 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 35,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,957 miles

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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VU10 ZBW is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU10 ZBW, 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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VU10 ZBW is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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