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RV10 DHU

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,982 mi
Last recorded74,982 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 DHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 74,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 70,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 65,144 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 64,823 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2024 64,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid windscreen washer fluid empty (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,412 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 62,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 52,498 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,640 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,130 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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RV10 DHU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RV10 DHU, 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 RV10 DHU registered?

RV10 DHU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is RV10 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV10 DHU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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