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DV12 NDL

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,669 mi
Last recorded139,669 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NDL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 139,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 136,055 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 136,055 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail due to the broken strut the lower strut cup is crushing the brake hose (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured lower cup as broken off the strut (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel due to the hose that is been crushed (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jun 2021 132,621 miles

Central heat shield loose

Fail 29 May 2021 132,597 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heatshield loose above exhaust system by fuel tank.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wiring disconnected no wear sensor on pads.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 128,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 121,555 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 110,474 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,208 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,573 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres just legal (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,510 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres just legal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,818 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 84,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windowscreen has damage to n/s lower part

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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DV12 NDL is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV12 NDL, 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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DV12 NDL is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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