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KP10 ZSY

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,406 mi
Last recorded148,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP10 ZSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 148,406 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 148,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 148,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 134,363 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 134,353 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 132,630 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 115,539 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 105,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 93,987 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 May 2017 93,885 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 May 2016 82,318 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,645 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,648 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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KP10 ZSY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KP10 ZSY, 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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KP10 ZSY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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