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WP10 HBH

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,692 mi
Last recorded148,692 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP10 HBH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 148,692 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 148,692 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

tail gate secure shut

Pass 8 Mar 2023 141,625 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 141,508 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 141,458 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function lower spring cup detached (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 126,771 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 111,977 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres worn irregularly in tread

Pass 8 May 2018 85,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 77,836 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 77,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2016 72,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 65,432 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 58,193 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,750 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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WP10 HBH is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WP10 HBH, 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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WP10 HBH is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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