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WR10 FGM

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,227 mi
Last recorded143,227 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR10 FGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 143,227 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 143,227 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 138,672 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 12 Dec 2023 138,670 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no oil visible on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet catch (engine bay) broken

coolant level low

exhaust heat shield loose around fuel tank

Pass 7 Dec 2022 121,737 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 108,852 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,417 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 89,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,227 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,238 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,562 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 60,010 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,280 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Nov 2015 54,279 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,686 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,495 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 34,495 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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WR10 FGM is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,956cc 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 WR10 FGM, 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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WR10 FGM is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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