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KK10 RDK

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,148 mi
Last recorded141,148 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK10 RDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 141,148 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 140,833 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 139,985 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 138,915 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,605 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 121,605 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,872 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,445 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 88,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush minor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush minor (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 76,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush minor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush minor (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,700 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,028 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 55,028 miles

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

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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KK10 RDK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KK10 RDK, 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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KK10 RDK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 August 2010.

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