2010 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8L Petrol · GL59 XAP

The most recent MOT, dated 2 April 2024, resulted in a failure despite the record showing “no defects”. Because no specific fault was listed, the exact cause of the failure is unclear – it may have been an administrative issue (e.g., missing paperwork or a required retest) or a problem that was not captured in the summary. The previous MOT, a year earlier, passed with no defects recorded, suggesting that the car had been compliant at that time. With only two entries, the MOT history does not reveal a clear pattern of recurring mechanical trouble. The single failure after a clean pass could indicate a one‑off issue rather than a deteriorating trend, but the lack of detail means the risk cannot be ruled out. Overall, the condition appears stable, but the unexplained failure introduces a degree of uncertainty that a buyer should investigate. The mileage of 106,309 mi on a 2010 model works out to about 6,600 mi per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. This level of use does not, on its own, point to excessive wear, but it also does not guarantee that components such as suspension bushings, brake pads or timing belts are untouched. In other words, mileage alone is ambiguous – it could reflect steady, moderate use or periods of low activity interspersed with harder use. What to check first 1.