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SO11 AHU

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,426 mi
Last recorded93,426 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 AHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 93,426 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust to fuel tank strap

surface rust to rear suspension

Pass 15 Apr 2024 88,397 miles

Offside Rear slightly low handbrake effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe surface rust

surface rust to underside

Pass 18 Apr 2023 83,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

very slight surface rust to underside

Fail 18 Apr 2023 83,424 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

very slight surface rust to underside

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,801 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 74,801 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,147 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 62,147 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,399 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 47,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,830 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 35,827 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SO11 AHU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SO11 AHU, 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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SO11 AHU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 July 2011.

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