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WU11 WXN

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,265 mi
Last recorded114,265 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 WXN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,265 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 114,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 105,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 105,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 100,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 96,915 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 96,901 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Nov 2021 94,714 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,207 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 90,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge to sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,351 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 88,347 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,939 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 80,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,714 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,709 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,520 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 34,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU11 WXN is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU11 WXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU11 WXN registered?

WU11 WXN is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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