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SM11 WXK

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,313 mi
Last recorded192,313 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 WXK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 192,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUBBER SLEEVE PLASTIC MOUNTING CRACKED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ORANGE BULB REQ (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE REFIX

Fail 11 Feb 2022 192,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left DIP (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUBBER SLEEVE PLASTIC MOUNTING CRACKED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ORANGE BULB REQ (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE REFIX

Pass 2 Jan 2021 185,070 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 167,795 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2018 149,983 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

parking brake lever little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2018 149,982 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

parking brake lever little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 141,089 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 141,064 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 132,479 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 132,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 122,785 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 122,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 110,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,074 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 WXK is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WXK, 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 WXK is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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