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RK10 XRD

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

144,591 mi
Last recorded144,591 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK10 XRD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 144,591 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 138,099 miles

BOTH rear inner arches corroding

BOTH rear tyres wearing low & at outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

air intake pipe cracked/slight leak

coolant level at minimum

rear exhaust mount broken from exhaust

secondary bonnet release lever broken but working

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2025 138,099 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured lower spring mount broken from shocker (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH rear inner arches corroding

BOTH rear tyres wearing low & at outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

air intake pipe cracked/slight leak

coolant level at minimum

rear exhaust mount broken from exhaust

secondary bonnet release lever broken but working

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2025 138,052 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside sections (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber lower spring cup detaching (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 132,178 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 132,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 126,889 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 126,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 121,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 121,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 116,665 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges 235/40x19

Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 109,634 miles

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

parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 30 Jul 2019 109,600 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 103,588 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 103,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,939 miles

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

heat shield insecure

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 88,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm centre 235/40zr19 y xl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

heat shield insecure

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,293 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 70,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,555 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 63,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,405 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2013 28,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 28,491 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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RK10 XRD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 RK10 XRD, 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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RK10 XRD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 June 2010.

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