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W6 LFA

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,859 mi
Last recorded140,859 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 133,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 125,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 117,428 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 117,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge plys showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,860 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,398 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 64,884 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,267 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,020 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,243 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,858 miles

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

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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W6 LFA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W6 LFA, 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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W6 LFA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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