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SM11 KYP

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

231,466 mi
Last recorded231,466 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 KYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 231,466 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer sills showing corrosion

front subframe showing corrosion

rear brake inbalance

rear subframe and suspension arms showing corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2024 231,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

both rear outer sills showing corrosion

front subframe showing corrosion

rear brake inbalance

rear subframe and suspension arms showing corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2023 221,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 221,201 miles

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

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 206,289 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 206,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 198,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 191,191 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 181,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 181,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,586 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,951 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 73,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 73,111 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 51,237 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 KYP is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SM11 KYP, 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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SM11 KYP is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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