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OY61 YBP

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,759 mi
Last recorded119,759 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 YBP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 119,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 113,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 107,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 107,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 101,920 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory exhaust heat shield loose

advisory offside front brake calliper damp around bleeding nipple

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,341 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn inner edge second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,084 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 78,658 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,670 miles

advisory both rear tyres are worn inner edges down to second skin

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,094 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,464 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 46,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,165 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,663 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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OY61 YBP is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OY61 YBP, 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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OY61 YBP is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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