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MK10 FKY

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

227,443 mi
Last recorded227,443 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 FKY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 227,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 214,235 miles

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

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

underside sprayed with protective paint

Pass 9 May 2023 211,460 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 190,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 175,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2020 166,958 miles

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

Near side front tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 May 2019 141,663 miles

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 1 May 2018 113,822 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Apr 2018 113,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2017 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from engine

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 May 2016 53,554 miles

Under-trays and engine cover fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2016 53,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays and engine cover fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 34,154 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,932 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

front brake pads low in material

near side rear tyre worn to minimum legal limit on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,073 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

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 FKY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel 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 MK10 FKY, 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 FKY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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