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EA61 XCD

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,610 mi
Last recorded137,610 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 XCD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 137,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded and all suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2025 134,038 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 134,036 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 129,359 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 121,329 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 121,329 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has a bulge and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking to cord on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre worn on inner shoulder to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking to cord on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 113,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 113,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,617 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,625 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 95,624 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,214 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 90,214 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,184 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 84,127 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Dec 2015 67,360 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 67,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EA61 XCD is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XCD, 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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What year was EA61 XCD registered?

EA61 XCD is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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