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RK10 XTX

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,109 mi
Last recorded149,109 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 149,109 miles

Brake peddle rubber worn smooth on edge

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box rubber hanger perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 149,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake peddle rubber worn smooth on edge

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box rubber hanger perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 144,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 137,677 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 125,605 miles

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

Front tyres have wear on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2022 119,680 miles

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

Nearside Front dip beam headlamp light output reduced

Offside Front Coolant leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,502 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,993 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 98,641 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 98,641 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,240 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,676 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,610 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,237 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,925 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 35,922 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,464 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 25,464 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XTX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK10 XTX, 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 XTX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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