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WV61 MZD

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,339 mi
Last recorded132,339 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 MZD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 132,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 132,337 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 127,152 miles

Offside Front & both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2024 127,152 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front & both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,782 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2023 120,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2022 108,117 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,798 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 70,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and edge wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,184 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,135 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,394 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,625 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,047 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 33,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MZD is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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