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SM61 VFP

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,484 mi
Last recorded34,484 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VFP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 34,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 33,046 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 31,824 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 30,914 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 30,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 29,693 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 28,397 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 26,023 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 23,965 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 21,113 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 20,118 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 18,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 14,713 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 VFP is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 SM61 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

SM61 VFP is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is SM61 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 VFP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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