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VK61 XWP

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,661 mi
Last recorded106,661 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XWP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 106,661 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 106,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit strong advise no cords at time of test on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 89,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,745 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,735 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2021 66,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 53,494 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,495 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 49,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,471 miles

upper and lower covers fitted to car

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,684 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 40,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear 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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VK61 XWP is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK61 XWP, 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 VK61 XWP registered?

VK61 XWP is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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