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LB60 ABF

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,524 mi
Last recorded119,524 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB60 ABF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 119,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jun 2025 111,457 miles

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

some corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,625 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 103,613 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,608 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 100,704 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,401 miles

exhaust corroded

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion suspension components

Fail 27 Jan 2022 99,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion suspension components

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,484 miles

both front lower suspension arms have worn/deteriorated bushes and ball joints

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 25 Jan 2021 92,484 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms have worn/deteriorated bushes and ball joints

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,524 miles

both front lower arms have worn bushes and ball joints

front tyres worn

slight exhaust leak manifold area

Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,420 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints deteriorated/slight play

front tyres slight wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2019 84,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints deteriorated/slight play

front brake discs worn

front tyres slight wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,426 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints deteriorated

brakes slightly worn

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges slightly more 225/50/17 98w

both sub frames slightly corroded

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split away

slight movement both front upper arms bushes

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Fail 23 Jan 2017 74,326 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges slightly more 225/50/17 98w

both sub frames slightly corroded

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split away

slight movement both front upper arms bushes

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,268 miles

brakes worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,966 miles

brakes slightly worn/corroded

slight wear in front lower suspension bushes

tyres wearing on edges (o/s/r worst)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LB60 ABF is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LB60 ABF, 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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LB60 ABF is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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