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SM61 GHY

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,039 mi
Last recorded140,039 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 GHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 140,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 140,037 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor obstructing the vision of drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front side light in op

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake light in - op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Upper heat shield detached, hanging on the exhaust

Pass 19 Dec 2024 132,742 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at rear slightly rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 132,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at rear slightly rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 126,088 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 126,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,228 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 100,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,033 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,164 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 81,613 miles

Nearside rear tyre splitting and has a screw in it

Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,812 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing to sidewalls

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,865 miles

FRONT TYRES GOING BALD ON INNER EDGES

some exhaust corrosion,especially around hangers

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GHY is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM61 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

SM61 GHY is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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