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RK10 XUL

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,896 mi
Last recorded96,896 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK10 XUL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 96,896 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 94,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,959 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 89,713 miles

Exhaust noisy but not excessive

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 89,624 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2022 80,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,673 miles

exhaust system rusty

various suspension componants rusty

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,719 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 74,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,516 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 67,513 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,054 miles

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

both rear tyres misshapen

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2018 59,053 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres misshapen

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,905 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 5 Jul 2017 49,905 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inside edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 40,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,009 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,408 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XUL is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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