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YC10 CGV

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,442 mi
Last recorded101,442 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 CGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,442 miles

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

park break only just met efficiency required

Fail 21 Mar 2019 101,442 miles

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

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

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

park break only just met efficiency required

Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,667 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,654 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 78,654 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,977 miles

Offside Front warning wire broken

Rear advise brakes stiking

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,288 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,020 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 41,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 29,001 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 29,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YC10 CGV is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC10 CGV, 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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What year was YC10 CGV registered?

YC10 CGV is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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