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WK60 WYW

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,005 mi
Last recorded142,005 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK60 WYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 142,005 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 140,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 128,233 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 128,233 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 114,256 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 114,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,911 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 112,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail box rusted out & blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,520 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail box baffles loose / broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 98,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to the wires (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail box baffles loose / broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust box poor (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,857 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box very rusty & leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 73,857 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working poor connection in holder (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box very rusty & leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,491 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,538 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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WK60 WYW is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel 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 WK60 WYW, 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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WK60 WYW is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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