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OV11 FAK

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,769 mi
Last recorded175,769 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 FAK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 175,769 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 175,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexi pipe leaking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested flexi pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 172,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 165,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 165,592 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake fluid contaminated fluid very black in colour (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 145,724 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 145,715 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 128,611 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 128,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 112,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,075 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 101,074 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 27 May 2015 101,074 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 2 May 2014 76,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 76,009 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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OV11 FAK is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OV11 FAK, 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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OV11 FAK is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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