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WV61 KFX

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,441 mi
Last recorded103,441 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 KFX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear - covered by plastic moulding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside handbrake cable support bracket broken - still secure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 103,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear - covered by plastic moulding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside handbrake cable support bracket broken - still secure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 96,743 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 96,742 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,199 miles

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

brakes slightly deteriorated/been hot

Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,790 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 86,785 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,377 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres now on rear (5.2.3 (e))

noise from steering rack

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 15 Jan 2022 80,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

noise from steering rack

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,546 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight deterioration in front lower arm bushes

Pass 27 Dec 2019 66,865 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside front inner arch liner damaged.

Suspect offside rear brake binding very slightly.

Fail 27 Dec 2019 66,865 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front inner arch liner damaged.

Suspect offside rear brake binding very slightly.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,747 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 51,127 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 42,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 33,433 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 33,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front sounds slightly rough but unable to determine if wheel bearing noise

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 25,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 25,590 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WV61 KFX is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 WV61 KFX, 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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WV61 KFX is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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