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LC60 ZZV

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,823 mi
Last recorded157,823 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC60 ZZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 157,823 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 157,819 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2025 152,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 146,990 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 143,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 139,727 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 139,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 'Y' piece (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 132,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and Y pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 132,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and Y pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 126,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front upper arm bush deteriorating

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

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

Rear heat shield loose over fuel tank

Fail 29 Jul 2020 126,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front upper arm bush deteriorating

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

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

Rear heat shield loose over fuel tank

Pass 12 Aug 2019 120,043 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 120,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,409 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 108,207 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 93,210 miles

loose wiring plug in nearside front wheel arch

Fail 9 Dec 2016 93,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

loose wiring plug in nearside front wheel arch

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,646 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads around 75% worn

Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,183 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,136 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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LC60 ZZV is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC60 ZZV, 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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LC60 ZZV is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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