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WV61 MJK

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,688 mi
Last recorded108,688 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 MJK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 108,688 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 97,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

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

Pass 17 May 2024 88,537 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [Outer sill] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 83,852 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 83,852 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,951 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 73,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,457 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,848 miles

Coolant leak from above turbo ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,549 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 47,548 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,948 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 40,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,104 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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WV61 MJK is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV61 MJK, 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 MJK is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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