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CE12 ZVD

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,877 mi
Last recorded181,877 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 ZVD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 181,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 171,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 171,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 152,871 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 136,305 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 135,919 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit is 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,004 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,764 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 96,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Coolant leak from engine ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and deflated ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,920 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,210 miles

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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CE12 ZVD is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 72,040 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 CE12 ZVD, 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 14 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE12 ZVD registered?

CE12 ZVD is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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