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MK10 NHX

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,384 mi
Last recorded109,384 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 NHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 109,384 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,537 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 82,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 76,094 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 64,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 46,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,242 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leek

Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,087 miles

Front BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 2 Apr 2016 36,087 miles

Front BRAKE PADS LOW

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,249 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 22,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 22,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,538 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)

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 NHX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NHX, 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 NHX registered?

MK10 NHX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is MK10 NHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK10 NHX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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