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MK10 FJD

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 FJD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 92,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 87,183 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 87,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both boot struts broken

Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,379 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,891 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,697 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 80,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,708 miles

Both front brake discs worn or pitted on inner edge

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,706 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn or pitted on inner edge

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2019 74,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

park brake effort minimum requirement (16%) just met

Pass 11 Aug 2018 71,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,116 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 65,114 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,184 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,355 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 37,300 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,178 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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MK10 FJD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK10 FJD, 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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What year was MK10 FJD registered?

MK10 FJD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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