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FD10 VKG

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,862 mi
Last recorded183,862 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 VKG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 183,862 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 183,849 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 175,400 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 175,390 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 147,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,486 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear reg plate bulb dull

Pass 8 Jun 2016 122,965 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

stonechips in front windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,608 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,757 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,757 miles

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

both front tear drop bushes splitting

heavy wear to front discs

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn inner edge

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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FD10 VKG is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 85,381 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FD10 VKG, 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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FD10 VKG is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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