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WV60 KNB

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,497 mi
Last recorded146,497 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV60 KNB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 146,497 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 146,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 138,605 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 133,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 133,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 127,229 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 121,741 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 121,738 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 113,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 100,639 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Hand brake has little reserve and just meets efficiency 17%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm worn close to ply/cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn close to ply/cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wipers smear slightly recommend replacement

Fail 6 Feb 2020 100,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Hand brake has little reserve and just meets efficiency 17%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm worn close to ply/cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn close to ply/cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wipers smear slightly recommend replacement

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,308 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 86,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,559 miles

FAS not detected

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,217 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 52,055 miles

Rear exhaust section rattling skin coming off at top

both rear indicator bulbs going white

slight wear all brake discs

v slight movement steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2015 52,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 235/40/19 96yxl nankang as-1 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust section rattling skin coming off at top

both rear indicator bulbs going white

slight wear all brake discs

v slight movement steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tailpipe in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,384 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 26,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 KNB is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KNB, 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 KNB is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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