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KN61 VAF

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,851 mi
Last recorded119,851 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 VAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2026 119,851 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 119,704 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 119,704 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 114,488 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 107,421 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 107,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 99,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 82,832 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 74,127 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 74,127 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 64,558 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 56,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 40,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,414 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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KN61 VAF is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN61 VAF, 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 KN61 VAF registered?

KN61 VAF is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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