2010 Alfa Romeo 164 Diesel · SK60 AOF

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, as the most recent test occurred on 05 March 2022. This creates a significant gap in the official roadworthiness record spanning over four years. While the final recorded test resulted in a pass, the absence of any inspection data since early 2022 means the current mechanical condition is entirely unknown. Any prospective buyer must assume the vehicle has not been subject to professional scrutiny for a prolonged period, rendering the previous pass status obsolete for determining current road legality or safety. The recorded mileage of 857,038 miles is extreme for a 2010 model, suggesting this vehicle has covered an average of approximately 53,500 miles annually. This rate of accumulation is well beyond standard usage patterns and implies that major drivetrain components, including the engine and transmission, have been subjected to heavy duty cycles. The MOT history shows a pattern of brief intervals between failures and passes, such as the ten-day gap in October 2020 and the three-week gap in early 2022. These rapid re-tests often indicate that minor rectifications were performed to clear immediate failures, though the lack of specific defect descriptions in the data leaves the nature of those repairs ambiguous. Physical inspection of this vehicle requires a rigorous assessment of high-wear mechanical systems that typically fail under such high-mileage conditions. You should prioritize a thorough examination of the suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs, as these components will have endured significant fatigue. Given the age and mileage, check the structural integrity of the chassis and subframes for deep-seated corrosion that may have developed during the four-year testing hiatus. Inspect the brake discs and calipers for signs of seizure or heavy scoring, and verify the condition of all rubber hoses and seals, which are prone to perishing over time regardless of the recorded mileage.