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MT11 BGE

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,793 mi
Last recorded156,793 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 BGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 156,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 145,208 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 145,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 126,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 111,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2023 111,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged and excessively cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,161 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 104,161 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,466 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,134 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Jul 2019 95,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,730 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 90,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,629 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing noisy (2.6.1)

Oil leak

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,069 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2015 80,055 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 77,292 miles

n/s/f top suspension arm slight play

o/s/f top suspension arm slight play

Fail 27 May 2014 77,292 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f top suspension arm slight play

o/s/f top suspension arm slight play

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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MT11 BGE is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT11 BGE, 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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MT11 BGE is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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