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YR10 NXM

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,195 mi
Last recorded132,195 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 NXM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 132,195 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 132,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 128,974 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 128,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside handbrake weak

Pass 24 Apr 2024 127,017 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 127,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 122,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 122,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 116,567 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 116,564 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear height sensor link bar is insecure. When fitted, levelling system functions. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Also wet with oil. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in outer sidewall and tread joint area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brakes do not lock at full effort, and offside attains less effort than nearside by approx 40%. Total efforts exceed requirements. Braking system may require attention.

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear upper mounts are delaminating, with metal sections corroded, and rubber sections crumbling. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 110,679 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 110,679 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 106,105 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 106,104 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 99,735 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 99,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 83,907 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2017 83,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 72,340 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,043 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,228 miles

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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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YR10 NXM is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YR10 NXM, 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 YR10 NXM registered?

YR10 NXM is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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