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WN61 XYV

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,730 mi
Last recorded156,730 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 XYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 156,730 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 147,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,552 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 128,521 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 128,521 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 121,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 116,152 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,913 miles

Bonnet pull lever broken.

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,586 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 74,529 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

wires hanging loose in nearside front wheel arch

Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,951 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner & outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 44,335 miles

raer tyres wearing low on inner edges (235.40.19)

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 XYV is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WN61 XYV, 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 WN61 XYV registered?

WN61 XYV is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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