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WP59 SFO

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,147 mi
Last recorded185,147 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 SFO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 185,147 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

covers on under body & parts

Pass 28 Jan 2025 178,447 miles

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

low handbrake rear

Fail 28 Jan 2025 178,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2023 178,252 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 178,232 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 172,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 168,301 miles

Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 23 Oct 2020 161,774 miles

handbrake low effort

Pass 12 Apr 2019 148,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 148,098 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 134,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 127,923 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 127,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,708 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak from gearbox

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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WP59 SFO is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WP59 SFO, 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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WP59 SFO is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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