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WR60 DPX

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

176,912 mi
Last recorded176,912 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR60 DPX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 176,912 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light output slightly reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

alt belt worn

Fail 12 Feb 2026 176,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

alt belt worn

Pass 26 Feb 2025 160,017 miles

Front both tyre inner treads have slight wear

Rear both lower suspension arms are getting quite pitted

Fail 3 Feb 2025 160,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner floor area at outrigger area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge of tyre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 146,774 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 146,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 146,728 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 129,360 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underside eg sills, inner wings etc

front shocks corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 129,358 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underside eg sills, inner wings etc

front shocks corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 115,080 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 114,949 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,350 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 104,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 99,815 miles

slight corrosion underside

all tyres worn

oil leak

suspension components slightly corroded eg subframes, rear arms, shocks etc

Fail 11 Feb 2020 99,815 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

all tyres worn

coolant

oil leak

slight corrosion underside

suspension components slightly corroded eg subframes, rear arms, shocks etc

Pass 17 Jan 2019 83,933 miles

headlight washers poor

Pass 20 Jan 2018 71,888 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,131 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,587 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under shield fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 50,587 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under shield fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,229 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 35,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 35,752 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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WR60 DPX is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WR60 DPX, 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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WR60 DPX is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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