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MK11 XUS

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,862 mi
Last recorded79,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 XUS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,862 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 79,860 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,641 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 64,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 59,788 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 59,788 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,963 miles

Front BOTH front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 51,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working in boot lid (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front BOTH front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box casing corroded & loose

Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,537 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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MK11 XUS is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MK11 XUS, 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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MK11 XUS is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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