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BN61 DVJ

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,259 mi
Last recorded119,259 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 DVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 119,259 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 119,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 111,097 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside [outer] rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside number plate lamp bulb dim

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside [rear bush] front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside [inner edge] front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,612 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2024 97,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 89,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 89,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,915 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 74,388 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 74,388 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,687 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,614 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 54,614 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,419 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,393 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,078 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,622 miles

Front 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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BN61 DVJ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN61 DVJ, 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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BN61 DVJ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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