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DN10 KUO

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,806 mi
Last recorded174,806 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN10 KUO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 174,806 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 174,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring mounting on shocker (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 167,127 miles

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

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

Offside 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 17 Dec 2022 164,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 161,709 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 159,218 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2019 154,653 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 144,261 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jul 2017 130,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 116,085 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 116,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 180,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 93,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 93,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,749 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,749 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 KUO is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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