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2010 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · MT10 MUU

MT10 MUU

2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02/06/2010. Recorded mileage 208,423 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
ALFA ROMEO 159
Year / Origin
2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/07/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
208,423 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/07/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2010
Engine
1910cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently inadequate for safe driving, and the maintenance trend is worsening relative to the most recent test dated 2025-07-23. The tester flagged binding rear brakes and an offside rear coil spring that has corroded for over a year, indicating a consistent mechanical deterioration that has not been corrected. The mileage record shows a clear gap between the recent test and the vehicle's age, with the 2025-07-23 test occurring 14 months ago and the vehicle being approximately 16 years old. This creates a significant risk that the vehicle will become a liability if the brakes and suspension components fail again, as the accumulated wear on the engine covers and undertrays suggests a lack of proactive upkeep. Given the recurring faults of binding brakes and corrosion, the buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to identify and repair the suspension bushes and coil springs, as well as assess the condition of the brake discs and exhaust emissions. The vehicle is currently in a state of serious mechanical distress that requires immediate professional intervention before it can be safely driven again.

MT10 MUU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
  • 208,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 159

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

MT10 MUU Mileage History

  1. 18/07/2023176,834 mi
  2. 12/07/2024191,615 mi+14,781 mi
  3. 12/07/2024191,618 mi+3 mi
  4. 16/07/2025208,403 mi+16,785 mi
  5. 23/07/2025208,423 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 15,675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MT10 MUU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (MT10 MUU) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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