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DN10 KUC

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

253,652 mi
Last recorded253,652 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN10 KUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 253,652 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 253,651 miles

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 242,310 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 228,473 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 228,473 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 211,234 miles

sub frame undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2021 204,659 miles

nearside front and offside lower arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 25 Jan 2021 204,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 194,305 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 172,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 149,372 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 124,259 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 124,258 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 95,031 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,373 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,842 miles

nearside front washer jet missing, but hose allowing sufficient water to front screen till new jet fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2013 48,842 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front washer jet missing, but hose allowing sufficient water to front screen till new jet fitted

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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DN10 KUC is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN10 KUC, 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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DN10 KUC is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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