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RV60 FZZ

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,859 mi
Last recorded147,859 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV60 FZZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 147,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXTREMELY CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill/under covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2025 137,445 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 137,445 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 128,303 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 128,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 123,079 miles

corrosion to vehicle under body

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 119,107 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 119,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,851 miles

Front damper gaitor torn

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking slightly

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 115,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front damper gaitor torn

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking slightly

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 3 Sep 2020 110,020 miles

slight oil leaks

slight play in lower ball joints

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms, shock absorbers

Fail 31 Aug 2020 110,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leaks

slight play in lower ball joints

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms, shock absorbers

Pass 31 Aug 2019 101,004 miles

Both rear trailing arms and rear upper suspension arms corroded.

Child seats fitted in rear.

Exhaust heatshields along centre of floor damaged.

Secondary bonnet release catch lever broken.

Signs of slight oil seepage/leak around engine.

Sill covers and undertrays fitted.

Some corrosion in front subframe.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 101,004 miles

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

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

Both rear trailing arms and rear upper suspension arms corroded.

Child seats fitted in rear.

Exhaust heatshields along centre of floor damaged.

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

Secondary bonnet release catch lever broken.

Signs of slight oil seepage/leak around engine.

Sill covers and undertrays fitted.

Some corrosion in front subframe.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,911 miles

hand brake cables slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres at 1.6-2mm req

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,690 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

heat shield poorly secured

n/s/r anti roll bar link has v slight play

other tyres slightly worn

Fail 8 Sep 2017 78,690 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

heat shield poorly secured

n/s/r anti roll bar link has v slight play

other tyres slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,609 miles

heatshield and tail pipe slightly deteriorated

rear tyres worn

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2016 68,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn (req)

heatshield and tail pipe slightly deteriorated

rear tyres worn

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,671 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

baffles rattling in rear silencer

under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,671 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

baffles rattling in rear silencer

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,693 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 43,819 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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RV60 FZZ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RV60 FZZ, 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 FZZ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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