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WV60 ECF

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,660 mi
Last recorded124,660 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV60 ECF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 124,660 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 124,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,550 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 121,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 119,427 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 109,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both under 2mm each (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 109,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault +traction control (1.6 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak +no fuel ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both under 2mm each (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,037 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 95,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 81,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 48,624 miles

Front both tires wearing inner shoulders

Pass 18 Dec 2015 42,889 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 34,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 34,887 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,490 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 ECF is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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