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GJ12 LTK

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,230 mi
Last recorded141,230 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 LTK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 141,230 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 141,230 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 135,151 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 130,783 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,818 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 125,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 124,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,734 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 115,038 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,346 miles

devices fitted for led bulbs to both sides headlamp are getting excessively hot repair or replacement is needed

Fail 27 Oct 2018 108,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn inner edges

devices fitted for led bulbs to both sides headlamp are getting excessively hot repair or replacement is needed

Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 96,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,748 miles

exhaust back deterioated but not leaking gases

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,215 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 76,215 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,066 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,064 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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GJ12 LTK is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ12 LTK, 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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GJ12 LTK is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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