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SP61 KVG

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,784 mi
Last recorded83,784 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 KVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills, rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms have worn bushes/ball joints

handbrake cables deteriorated

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms etc

Fail 13 Jul 2022 83,784 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills, rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms have worn bushes/ball joints

handbrake cables deteriorated

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms etc

Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,345 miles

both front lower suspension arms have worn ball joints/bushes

front/rear tyres slightly unevenly worn inner edges

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in suspension components eg shocks, arms etc

slight corrosion rear sills

Fail 28 Jul 2021 78,343 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms have worn ball joints/bushes

front/rear tyres slightly unevenly worn inner edges

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in suspension components eg shocks, arms etc

slight corrosion rear sills

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,888 miles

front suspension arm bushes/ball joints slightly worn

rear tyres deteriorated/worn

slight corrosion front springs/ all shocks

slight wear in brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,143 miles

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight wear in brakes

tyres worn (fronts on insides)

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,542 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear indicators slightly white

Fail 4 Jun 2018 59,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear indicators slightly white

Pass 10 Jun 2017 53,684 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,228 miles

slight wear in n/s/f lower arm

tail pipe deteriorated

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2016 52,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in n/s/f lower arm

tail pipe deteriorated

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2015 41,241 miles

item removed from drivers view of the road

Fail 30 Oct 2015 41,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

item removed from drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,905 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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SP61 KVG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SP61 KVG, 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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SP61 KVG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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