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WV61 MVE

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,686 mi
Last recorded97,686 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 MVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 97,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 94,406 miles

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

Rear shock absorber spring cups corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2024 94,406 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorber spring cups corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 92,434 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 92,434 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 92,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,995 miles

advise parking brake just made minimum requirements

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,480 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,516 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 MVE is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVE, 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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What year was WV61 MVE registered?

WV61 MVE is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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