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MK10 FKX

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,748 mi
Last recorded175,748 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 FKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 175,748 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 175,740 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 153,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 131,980 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 110,862 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 106,489 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 101,681 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 101,673 miles

Nearside 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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,662 miles

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 95,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,221 miles

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

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 5 Jul 2018 90,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,503 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 84,501 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,539 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,336 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 35,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,413 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 FKX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FKX, 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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MK10 FKX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 July 2010.

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