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J70 VTS

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

121,563 mi
Last recorded121,563 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 VTS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 121,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 82,930 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust silencer has two corroded mountings. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 121,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 121,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 133,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted with rotation writing, arrow and obvious tread pattern facing wrong way. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted with rotation writing, arrow and obvious tread pattern facing wrong way. (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe to caliper union leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front flexible brake hoses are routed through a metal bracket with no secure protection to prevent flexy brake hose damage. Strong Advise.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both rear exhaust mounts are partly corroded through. Strong Advise. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 120,763 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 118,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 115,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 111,821 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 111,820 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 82,632 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2019 105,976 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,616 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,977 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 98,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,699 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,491 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,500 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 71,500 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,146 miles

engine cover obscuring some items

Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,196 miles

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

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

engine cover obscuring some items

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,342 miles

engine cover and under cover fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

engine cover and under cover fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,535 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 62,535 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nsf seal/ jacking point damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,071 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,959 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,444 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 51,444 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,959 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,943 miles

car due service, inner surface of front brake discs scored.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,965 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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J70 VTS is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 J70 VTS, 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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J70 VTS is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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