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SM61 VFS

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VFS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 97,676 miles

Nearside Rear Sill slightly corroded but not weakened

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2025 94,287 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,859 miles

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))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2024 91,859 miles

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

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))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2023 88,969 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2023 88,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,271 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 83,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,955 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 78,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Snapped during brake testing. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brakes binding on slightly.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,029 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge.

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

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker removed from swept area. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding on.

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Poor beam. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,924 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 63,474 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,365 miles

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)

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,953 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 42,953 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp bulb insecure / no beam pattern /refit bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 31,192 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 VFS is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFS, 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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SM61 VFS is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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