2011 Alfa Romeo 159 1.7L Petrol · GD11 FVZ

The 2026-04-20 MOT confirms the vehicle passed with several recurring issues, including worn suspension arm bushes, an oil leak, and brake disc wear. The nearside front upper suspension arm bush was noted as worn but not causing excessive movement, a defect also recorded in 2025 and 2024. Brake disc wear remains consistent, with the front disc described as "worn, but not excessively" in 2026, though similar issues were flagged as "pitted or scored" in earlier tests. Tyre conditions are a persistent concern, with multiple mentions of tyres worn close to legal limits or showing edge wear. The pattern of defects shows no clear worsening trend. Suspension and brake components have been flagged repeatedly but remain within acceptable limits per MOT standards. The oil leak, described as "not excessive," has appeared in multiple MOTs since 2024, suggesting a persistent but minor issue. Body corrosion on rear integral structure was noted in 2025 but not revisited in 2026, indicating no significant structural degradation. However, the recurrence of similar defects over three years implies ongoing maintenance needs rather than a sudden decline. The vehicle’s mileage of 68,183 miles for a 15-year-old car is low, averaging 4,546 miles annually.