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WU11 XAG

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,981 mi
Last recorded136,981 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 XAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 136,981 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 130,098 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 130,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 12 Apr 2024 118,435 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 109,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 109,168 miles

some corrosion on exhaust and slight blow

zero emissions

Fail 3 Oct 2022 109,168 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position faulty catch (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

some corrosion on exhaust and slight blow

zero emissions

Pass 24 Jan 2022 108,254 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2022 108,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,059 miles

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

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

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2019 102,429 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 102,427 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,863 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 97,863 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,635 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 92,635 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only cable broken (3.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake efforts (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,580 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)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 86,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,663 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 77,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,114 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WU11 XAG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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