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RE10 OKN

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

244,398 mi
Last recorded244,398 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 OKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 244,398 miles

Rear Lower suspension components are covered in an anti corrosion sealer

Pass 8 Feb 2024 238,791 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 147,327 miles

Offside Front LOAD KNOCKING CREAKING NOISE

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

Fail 25 May 2023 147,327 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front LOAD KNOCKING CREAKING NOISE

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front WIPER ARM FAULING ON BONNET AND BLADE GOING OVER WINDSCREEN RUBBER SEAL

Pass 17 May 2022 145,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2022 145,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2021 143,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 143,729 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING

Pass 21 May 2020 140,566 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 140,216 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 19 Mar 2019 140,211 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all tyre sidewalls cut/rubbed

slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 131,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 15 May 2018 131,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,352 miles

all tyre sidewalls damaged

recheck rear pads in approx. 5-6 k

slight corrosion on coil springs

under trays and engine covers fitted

windscreen damaged at o/s but not in drivers view

Fail 17 Jul 2017 117,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre sidewalls damaged

recheck rear pads in approx. 5-6 k

slight corrosion on coil springs

slight wear in lower ball joints

under trays and engine covers fitted

windscreen damaged at o/s but not in drivers view

Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,174 miles

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

damage to both f & o/s/r tyre side walls

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 103,174 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to both f & o/s/r tyre side walls

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,262 miles

front brakes worn

front lower arm bushes in poor condition

rear tyres in v poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2015 88,246 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes worn

front lower arm bushes in poor condition

rear tyres in v poor condition

Pass 14 May 2014 77,071 miles

all tyres worn/deteriorated

slight wear front lower arm bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front washer jet weak but still provides enough washer fluid to windscreen

Fail 31 May 2013 70,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front washer jet weak but still provides enough washer fluid to windscreen

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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RE10 OKN 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 59.1%.

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 RE10 OKN, 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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RE10 OKN is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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