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AV11 YBU

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,841 mi
Last recorded134,841 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 YBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 134,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 114,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 85,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 68,333 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 68,328 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 59,378 miles

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

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2019 59,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge/shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple flat spots on inner edge of tread/badsly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge/shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear under body shield loose (1x securing nut missing)

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

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 25 May 2018 53,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 46,692 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 46,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2016 41,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,622 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 34,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 27,040 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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AV11 YBU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV11 YBU, 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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AV11 YBU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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