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SO11 GLY

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,223 mi
Last recorded150,223 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 GLY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 150,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 139,504 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 138,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 114,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,261 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,383 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 86,383 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated

hand brake cables slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 68,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,485 miles

exhaust tail pipe poor

rear springs in poor condition, advise replacement

tyres worn n/s/f req

Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,514 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 11,175 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 11,168 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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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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