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SM11 DYD

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,683 mi
Last recorded128,683 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 DYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 128,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 119,313 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 110,554 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 100,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,021 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,959 miles

Engine cover and under try fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,048 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 85,015 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,196 miles

Nearside Front side light not located in its holder but still working

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 52,970 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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SM11 DYD is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SM11 DYD, 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 SM11 DYD registered?

SM11 DYD is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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