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SM61 CTO

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,235 mi
Last recorded99,235 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 CTO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 99,235 miles

Offside Rear brake gripping slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2025 99,202 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake gripping slightly

parking brake efficiency close to 16% pass mark

Pass 11 Dec 2024 93,859 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 93,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake efficiency close to 16%

Pass 9 Nov 2023 88,252 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not

Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,240 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2022 83,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2022 83,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 83,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,220 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 80,085 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,024 miles

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,348 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 70,347 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,136 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,203 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Fail 30 Oct 2017 54,091 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,822 miles

all four tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,431 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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SM61 CTO is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM61 CTO, 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 SM61 CTO registered?

SM61 CTO is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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