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BT11 ZBO

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,519 mi
Last recorded194,519 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 ZBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 194,519 miles

n/s/r tyre perished worn on outer edge and punchured

Fail 25 Jun 2020 194,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 189,175 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges outside centre 3/4

pin hole in n/s/f outer c/v gaiter

Pass 9 Jun 2018 181,498 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 181,456 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 171,257 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 143,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,780 miles

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 15 May 2014 92,315 miles

N/S/R tyre low on outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 15 May 2014 92,315 miles

N/S/R tyre low on outer edge

front wipers slightly worn

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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BT11 ZBO is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT11 ZBO, 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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BT11 ZBO is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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