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WP59 SMU

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,335 mi
Last recorded148,335 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 SMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 148,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 143,208 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 143,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 136,820 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 130,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 125,777 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 115,112 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 115,108 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,360 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 110,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

High level brake light inoperative.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 93,602 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Dim (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,203 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 85,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,089 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 80,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,719 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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WP59 SMU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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