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KV61 FTJ

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,183 mi
Last recorded168,183 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 FTJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 168,183 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R outer tyre sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 168,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R outer tyre sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 142,266 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,085 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 96,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,949 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 80,949 miles

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

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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KV61 FTJ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV61 FTJ, 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 KV61 FTJ registered?

KV61 FTJ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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