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WG59 WVB

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,504 mi
Last recorded196,504 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 WVB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 196,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 196,502 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 182,190 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 167,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2019 151,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs corroded

underbody corrosion to chassis and subframe

Pass 23 Feb 2018 135,938 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 135,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,962 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 115,581 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,016 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 96,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,425 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 69,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 61,315 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WG59 WVB is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WG59 WVB, 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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WG59 WVB is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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