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RV10 DKY

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,558 mi
Last recorded86,558 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 DKY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,425 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,462 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,196 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 41,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 DKY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DKY, 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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What year was RV10 DKY registered?

RV10 DKY is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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The MOT history for RV10 DKY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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