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AU61 UBK

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,840 mi
Last recorded104,840 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 UBK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,840 miles

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 23 May 2025 101,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 93,520 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,347 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 86,347 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,086 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 77,594 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Showing signs of heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin, possible signs of heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,543 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,962 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under tray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,897 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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AU61 UBK is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AU61 UBK, 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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AU61 UBK is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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