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OV59 YKR

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,391 mi
Last recorded94,391 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 YKR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 94,391 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2026 91,991 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 83,772 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 76,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,576 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 74,576 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 72,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 69,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,978 miles

child seat in rear

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,301 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 63,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 60,344 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 60,344 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,992 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,595 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 50,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Mar 2013 40,774 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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OV59 YKR is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OV59 YKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV59 YKR registered?

OV59 YKR is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 January 2010.

Is OV59 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 YKR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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