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WR10 FHB

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,560 mi
Last recorded116,560 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR10 FHB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 116,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 112,930 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 112,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 106,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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 cut outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 106,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 99,263 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 99,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,545 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 95,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front upper suspension support bearing slight play

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 91,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front upper suspension support bearing slight play

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 86,314 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 86,312 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working boot side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,464 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 77,441 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 plate value (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 77,430 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 plate value (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 67,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 57,286 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undercovers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 40,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 40,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil light flashing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,070 miles

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 FHB is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WR10 FHB, 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 FHB is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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