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CX10 DTK

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,090 mi
Last recorded84,090 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX10 DTK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 84,090 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 84,090 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 84,073 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 84,073 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,579 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 79,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,357 miles

engine slight oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2020 71,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,420 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,854 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 61,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,085 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Feb 2017 50,063 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,095 miles

Child seat fitted to an adult seat belt

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Feb 2016 38,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted to an adult seat belt

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,467 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 9,283 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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CX10 DTK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX10 DTK, 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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CX10 DTK is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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