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MU51 CDZ

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,010 mi
Last recorded65,010 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 CDZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 65,010 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 63,427 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 63,424 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 58,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy No play found (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 58,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy No play found (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,784 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,125 miles

rear brake grabbing

Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,834 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 40,832 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,124 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,916 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2015 24,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2015 24,146 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 18,622 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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MU51 CDZ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MU51 CDZ, 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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What year was MU51 CDZ registered?

MU51 CDZ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is MU51 CDZ safe to buy?

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