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BJ61 XXO

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,932 mi
Last recorded162,932 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 XXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 162,932 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 162,921 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 155,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 150,756 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 144,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 138,027 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 124,791 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 124,762 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 115,131 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 85,684 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2018 85,684 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2017 61,537 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam image weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,899 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,071 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 39,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 27,136 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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BJ61 XXO is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ61 XXO, 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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BJ61 XXO is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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