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SM61 VFT

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,551 mi
Last recorded64,551 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 64,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 64,958 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 64,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 50,588 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,957 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 46,150 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 36,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 15,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear seat belt frayed

Pass 16 Dec 2014 10,384 miles

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

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 VFT is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

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

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