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WV61 MVO

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,562 mi
Last recorded136,562 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 MVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 136,562 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 130,897 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 124,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 124,322 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH FRONT (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 107,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 107,675 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,925 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 85,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 70,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 56,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 41,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,212 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 23,748 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 MVO is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO registered?

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

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