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EA61 XBD

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,716 mi
Last recorded121,716 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 XBD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 121,716 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 121,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 109,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,096 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but getting more advanced

Pass 7 Sep 2023 101,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 101,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 89,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 76,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 66,115 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 66,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,154 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear suspension trailing arm rubbers worn

Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,526 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear suspension trailing arm rubbers worn

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,698 miles

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear Trailing suspension arms rubbers worn

Fail 12 Oct 2016 45,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear Trailing suspension arms rubbers worn

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,436 miles

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)

Offside Rear 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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EA61 XBD is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,419 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 EA61 XBD, 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 15 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA61 XBD is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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