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EX61 UZM

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,473 mi
Last recorded95,473 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 UZM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 95,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 95,265 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 91,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 89,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 86,668 miles

Corrosion to parts exhaust system

Parking brake effort only just passed

Retaining bolts missing from engine under tray

Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,051 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 83,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,040 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 78,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and just in limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,595 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 73,595 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,737 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,010 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 61,987 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,476 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust getting weak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 54,476 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust getting weak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 54,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,661 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 UZM 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 EX61 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

EX61 UZM is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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The MOT history for EX61 UZM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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