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RV60 DEU

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,750 mi
Last recorded148,750 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV60 DEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 148,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2026 148,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction Material Has Come Away From Brake Pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 143,059 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 143,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 137,156 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 137,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 132,661 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,874 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 111,742 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,025 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 106,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,401 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,701 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,250 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 72,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RV60 DEU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RV60 DEU, 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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RV60 DEU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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