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WN61 CZG

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,695 mi
Last recorded117,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 CZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 117,695 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 117,534 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 112,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 112,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,584 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undertrays not allowing full assessment of corrosion on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Fail 15 Dec 2021 97,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre exposing cords. also very perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre exposing cords. also very perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge severely worn exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge severely worn exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undertrays not allowing full assessment of corrosion on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,037 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all minor perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,810 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSF shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

sill and engine covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2019 90,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSF shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

sill and engine covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2018 81,139 miles

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 4 Oct 2018 81,139 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,272 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 72,267 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,707 miles

Rear tyres Very worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 45,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres Very worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,590 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WN61 CZG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WN61 CZG, 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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WN61 CZG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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