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WV61 MVT

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,301 mi
Last recorded136,301 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 MVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 136,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 124,332 miles

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2022 124,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,708 miles

Hand brake travel needs attension slightly high

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 May 2021 111,700 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2020 102,737 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,509 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 100,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 78,090 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 78,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on the inner edge bad enough that cords are showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,522 miles

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

noise from o/s/r hub when rotating wheel but not evident on road test.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 58,522 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

noise from o/s/r hub when rotating wheel but not evident on road test.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,214 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 38,214 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,591 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,944 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 24,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 MVT is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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