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LD61 VYT

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,706 mi
Last recorded125,706 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 VYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 125,706 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 116,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 109,516 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 109,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,382 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 81,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dipped Beam has a very low light output, but is working. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 79,524 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure N/S/R exhaust box mounting adrift. Refitted to secure system. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dipped Beam has a very low light output, but is working. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,600 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 75,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,823 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 67,811 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 58,943 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 58,943 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,170 miles

Image from r/h headlight could be better.

R/h front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,064 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,562 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,318 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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LD61 VYT is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White 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 LD61 VYT, 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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LD61 VYT is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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