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WP10 HBN

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,847 mi
Last recorded161,847 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP10 HBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 161,847 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t flex y (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive iner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 155,860 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underbody corossion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 155,842 miles

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underbody corossion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 148,655 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 148,650 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak ? (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 147,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 140,973 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 140,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 134,282 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 134,156 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda 1.16 (1.03) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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 inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 122,399 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2021 122,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,598 miles

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

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

parking brake could be better

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,269 miles

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,491 miles

snow tyre fitted n/s/f

Fail 5 Jul 2017 83,359 miles

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

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

snow tyre fitted n/s/f

Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,335 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 73,335 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,975 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 38,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Trailing arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

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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WP10 HBN is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WP10 HBN, 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 HBN is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 July 2010.

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