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WV60 EAE

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,246 mi
Last recorded92,246 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV60 EAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 92,246 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking/perishing

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Damage to sill

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaks

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

Surface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Temporary repairs carried out to both headlamp brackets

Fail 25 Feb 2026 92,246 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Damage to sill

Auxiliary belt cracking/perishing

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

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaks

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

Surface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Temporary repairs carried out to both headlamp brackets

Pass 4 Mar 2025 88,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Damage to sill

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

Surface corrosion brake unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Temporary repairs to both headlamp supports/brackets

Various oil leaks

Fail 18 Feb 2025 88,673 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Damage to sill

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

Surface corrosion brake unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Temporary repairs to both headlamp supports/brackets

Various oil leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2024 81,809 miles

Front Number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 81,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Top mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Top mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))

Front Number plate slightly damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 73,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,780 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 69,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Offside 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 22 Feb 2021 65,407 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Offside 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,608 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 58,608 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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 53,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside headlamp mounts slightly damaged but not insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,442 miles

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,527 miles

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,867 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges suggest tracking

Fail 3 Nov 2015 33,867 miles

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

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges suggest tracking

Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,585 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 19,116 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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WV60 EAE is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WV60 EAE, 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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WV60 EAE is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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