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WV61 MVA

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,322 mi
Last recorded107,322 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 MVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 107,322 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 107,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,756 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 101,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 89,419 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 81,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible corroded off shock (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible corroded off shock (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,203 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))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 77,202 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,810 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,810 miles

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

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,368 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components.

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 68,774 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Oct 2018 68,774 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,446 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 52,445 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,195 miles

Nearside Front slight brake judder

Offside Rear child seat fitted

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 44,195 miles

Nearside Front slight brake judder

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2014 34,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edge

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 MVA is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 MVA, 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 MVA is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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