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YC10 OGX

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,690 mi
Last recorded112,690 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 OGX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 112,690 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bottom cup corrded and broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 103,438 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 103,387 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,579 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 98,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,267 miles

4 x tyres cracked and perished

rear suspension and subframes rusty

windscreen chip zone b

Fail 17 Feb 2022 92,267 miles

4 x tyres cracked and perished

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

rear suspension and subframes rusty

windscreen chip zone b

Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,516 miles

Chips in windscreen

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 82,852 miles

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,719 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 79,677 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,492 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 74,492 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,177 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 59,510 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2015 39,704 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 32,595 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 32,595 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 26,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 26,128 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 OGX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

YC10 OGX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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