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DK60 EBZ

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

309,609 mi
Last recorded309,609 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK60 EBZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 309,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 309,609 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 285,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 285,437 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 272,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 272,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 271,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 264,483 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 264,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted FRICTION MATERIAL INSECURE (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2021 163,044 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 155,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 145,266 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 143,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 129,681 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 109,313 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 109,313 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 92,488 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,326 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre tread low

rear exhaust box corroded

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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DK60 EBZ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK60 EBZ, 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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DK60 EBZ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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