MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside handbrake poor
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all other rear suspension arms corroded
all shock absorbers apart from n/s/f corroded
front tyres worn inner edge
other brake pipes corroded
underside corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various - recheck next mot (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear sills corroded but not excessive
shock absorbers corroded
subframes and suspension components corroded slightly
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various - recheck next mot (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear sills corroded but not excessive
shock absorbers corroded
subframes and suspension components corroded slightly
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feeding front flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside driveshaft support bearing deteriorated
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (front undertrays fitted) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake inner cables very corroded
handbrake slightly long
slight deterioration front suspension bushes
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front calipers, slight corrosion others under coating (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded, y section
handbrake cables deteriorated
slight corrosion underside, rear sills etc
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
front brake discs slightly corroded
handbrake cables slightly deteriorated
slight corrosion on suspension components eg subframes, shocks, rear arms
slight corrosion on various brake pipes under coating
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blue dpf pressure pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
front brake discs slightly corroded
handbrake cables slightly deteriuorated
rear brake discs corroded on insides
rear wiper torn
slight corrosion on suspension components eg subframes, shocks, rear arms
slight corrosion on various brake pipes under coating
brake pipes slightly corroded
handbrake cables deteriorated
n/s/f upper arm creaking
rear tyres unevenly worn and cut on o/s/r
slight corrosion on suspension components
slight wear front brakes
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
brake pipes slightly corroded
handbrake cables deteriorated
n/s/f upper arm creaking
rear tyres unevenly worn and cut on o/s/r
slight corrosion on suspension components
slight wear front brakes
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated
hand brake cables slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated
hand brake cables slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear exhaust section corroded
all 4 tyres worn inner edges more
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting
both rear tryes low in tread n/s/r on limit do now 235/40/19 96y
front sub frame slightly corroded
exhaust tail pipe poor
rear springs in poor condition, advise replacement
tyres worn n/s/f req
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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SO11 GLY is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GLY, 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 GLY is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 August 2011.
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