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EX61 UYZ

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,211 mi
Last recorded176,211 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 UYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 176,211 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 176,001 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 160,774 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 117,811 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

advise front tyres worn inner tread

Pass 1 Oct 2016 97,068 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 97,068 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,378 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,665 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 UYZ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

EX61 UYZ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is EX61 UYZ safe to buy?

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