2010 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8L Petrol · WP10 HBN

The vehicle currently holds a M2 status, indicating it meets the statutory roadworthiness requirement for a used car in the UK. This assessment is based on the most recent MOT record dated 2026-02-20, which failed on 161,847 miles. The tester flagged multiple critical issues including an oil leak, severe corrosion on the rear and offside suspension components, and a failed parking brake, all of which were not considered excessive under the prescribed areas. The failure on this date suggests the vehicle has not undergone a full overhaul since that time, implying a lack of recent maintenance or a lack of effort on the owner's part. The mileage pattern indicates a significant gap between the 2026 and 2025 tests, with only one MOT recorded between those dates. This sparse data points to a rapid mileage accumulation over a short period, which is atypical for a 2010 model and suggests that the owner may have been in a state of frequent driving or that the vehicle has been sitting for extended periods. The lack of a 2025 MOT test means there is no historical record of a previous successful inspection, making it difficult to determine if the vehicle has been driven regularly enough to warrant a full MOT despite the high mileage. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical wear, particularly focusing on the suspension and brakes. The extensive corrosion on the rear and offside suspension components, along with the failed parking brake, indicates that these systems have been subjected to significant stress and potential failure. The oil leak and exhaust emissions issues further suggest that the drivetrain and exhaust system are compromised. Given the age of the car (16 years) and the history of corrosion, the risk of imminent failure is high, and the vehicle should be taken for a full MOT to assess the severity of these issues before purchase.