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YS10 NKZ

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,667 mi
Last recorded65,667 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 NKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,667 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour o/s & n/s (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 65,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour o/s & n/s (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 62,759 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside of vehicle sprayed with oil

Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,729 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,469 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,741 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery support bracket not attached (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has a slight cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 51,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has a slight cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 50,006 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 50,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,633 miles

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PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,071 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,254 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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YS10 NKZ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS10 NKZ, 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 YS10 NKZ registered?

YS10 NKZ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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