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CE61 YOJ

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,524 mi
Last recorded165,524 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 YOJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 165,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp dull

Fail 29 Nov 2022 165,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp dull

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,182 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 142,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,748 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 119,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,624 miles

advise both rear tyres inside edge worn

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,258 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 85,917 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,885 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,019 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,912 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,376 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CE61 YOJ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE61 YOJ, 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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CE61 YOJ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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