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KAR 34G

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,459 mi
Last recorded125,459 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 34G
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 125,459 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 117,436 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 109,450 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 109,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,682 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Both sides show amber (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 105,682 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Both sides show amber (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer box rubbers torn and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad seized in carrier (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,062 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both Sides (amber) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,737 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 82,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both Sides (Amber) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 82,975 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both Sides (Amber) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive below oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,295 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim level on lower limit.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.7mm. Inner shoulder very worn. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 60,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim level on lower limit.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.7mm. Inner shoulder very worn. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,741 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 47,741 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 42,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KAR 34G is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KAR 34G, 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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KAR 34G is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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