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YC10 OGU

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,178 mi
Last recorded150,178 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 OGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 150,178 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 139,846 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 131,870 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 123,675 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 119,486 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 119,367 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,847 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 114,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 107,825 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2020 107,825 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,344 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,146 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 91,146 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,826 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 83,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,737 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,343 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,208 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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YC10 OGU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red 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 YC10 OGU, 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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YC10 OGU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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