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VN11 XOU

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,660 mi
Last recorded166,660 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 XOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 166,660 miles

rear axle / suspension arms corrorded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 163,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 159,751 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 152,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 146,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 140,727 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 140,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced high beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 137,468 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 129,089 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 129,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,059 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,579 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 104,585 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,992 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 77,337 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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VN11 XOU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VN11 XOU, 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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VN11 XOU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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