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DN60 AED

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,820 mi
Last recorded169,820 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN60 AED
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 169,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 169,786 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Leaking/ coil spring mount failed (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 161,579 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 161,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 155,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 155,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 146,193 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 146,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 125,496 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,806 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,525 miles

both front lower arm ball joint slight up and down play

front brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,600 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,171 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 67,294 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 67,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tailbox outer skin corroded

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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DN60 AED is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN60 AED, 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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DN60 AED is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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