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WU10 XFF

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,690 mi
Last recorded130,690 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU10 XFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 130,690 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gerarbox (manual) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 127,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear Y branch (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

metal bracket holding screen wash bottle @ n/s/f corroded and broken

Fail 4 Jan 2024 127,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 - measured amount 0.86 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring expanded and dropped down as mount broken on outside of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at Y section at rear of vehicle where it has been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged but not through to ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front metal plate holding underside of screen wash bottle corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank metal straps corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2023 127,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.71% (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Zone B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 127,193 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.71% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Zone B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,530 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 7 Nov 2022 122,522 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,998 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))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,367 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,272 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,684 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,041 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow

oil leak cam box area

rear tyres worn unevenly

tank heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19xl through canvas (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow

oil leak cam box area

rear tyres worn unevenly

tank heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,789 miles

bonnet handle feq

front tyres worn on inner edge

poss o/s/r wheel bearing starting to be rough

rear brake discs corroded on inner edge poss noise

Fail 27 Jul 2015 64,788 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet handle req

front tyres worn on inner edge

poss o/s/r wheel bearing starting to be rough

rear brake discs corroded on inner edge (poss noise)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,878 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,292 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 37,081 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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WU10 XFF is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in White 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 WU10 XFF, 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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WU10 XFF is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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