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WV59 EEU

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,503 mi
Last recorded146,503 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 EEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 146,503 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 146,503 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 141,706 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Park brake requirements only just met 16% . It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Jun 2025 141,706 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Park brake requirements only just met 16% . It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Jun 2024 136,698 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 May 2024 136,638 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring plate (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2023 130,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,590 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 119,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have slight corrosion and wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel has corrosion at rear within 30cm of seat belt mounting but not yet holed or excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded on surfaces especially nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 119,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have slight corrosion and wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel has corrosion at rear within 30cm of seat belt mounting but not yet holed or excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded on surfaces especially nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 116,573 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,744 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,254 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,136 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 60,608 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 60,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,796 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,532 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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WV59 EEU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV59 EEU, 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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WV59 EEU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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