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KJB 185

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,321 mi
Last recorded84,321 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJB 185
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 84,321 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,773 miles

Offside Front inner part of brake disc corroding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 78,387 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearer mounting bushs deteriorating both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 78,382 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearer mounting bushs deteriorating both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,227 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,585 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 73,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,624 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,721 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,278 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,218 miles

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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KJB 185 is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 85,381 miles. This 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 KJB 185, 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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KJB 185 is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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