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EX61 UYU

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

162,693 mi
Last recorded162,693 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 UYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 162,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 162,693 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lots of oil under the vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 162,693 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lots of oil under the vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 156,788 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn close to exposing cord or ply 2255017

both front headlamp beam images poor

Pass 19 Jan 2024 147,654 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 147,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 138,475 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 138,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working topped up washer fluid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 133,432 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake only just meets requirments

Fail 19 Jan 2022 133,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake only just meets requirments

Fail 28 Oct 2021 133,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded - STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator - ADVISE REPLACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded - STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

PARKING BRAKE REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET

Undertratys fitted covering some components

Pass 7 Dec 2019 125,962 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 105,477 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 105,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 88,800 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,733 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 73,689 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 57,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

insufficient smoke at tailpipe max displayed 0,04 l/m at 93 deg C

Fail 19 Dec 2015 57,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

insufficient smoke at tailpipe max displayed 0,04 l/m at 93 deg C

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,322 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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EX61 UYU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EX61 UYU, 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 EX61 UYU registered?

EX61 UYU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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