MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,194 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central heat shield not fully secured
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorber top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres are wearing on inner edge
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central heat shield not fully secured
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog light is inoperative
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorber top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres are wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Heatshield At Tank Insecure
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Heatshield At Tank Insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield for fuel tank loose
Nearside Front Tyre tread worn to approximately 3mm, but worn bald on inner edge of tread circumference
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad worn to approximately 2 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working Nearside and Offside (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread worn to approximately 3mm, but worn bald on inner edge of tread circumference
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad worn to approximately 2 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose (sat on exhaust system)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer casing corroded and split, with minor leak of gasses (7.1.2)
Nearside Mirror slightly delaminated, but still providing sufficient view to the rear
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer casing corroded and split, with minor leak of gasses (7.1.2)
Nearside Mirror slightly delaminated, but still providing sufficient view to the rear
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f cv boot starting to leak but still preventing ingess of dirt
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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MA11 VZP is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 MA11 VZP, 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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MA11 VZP is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2011.
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