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K4 WLM

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,389 mi
Last recorded111,389 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 WLM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 111,389 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2026 119,572 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 119,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2026 109,361 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 118,442 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 105,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 117,359 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 117,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 98,054 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 116,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 92,593 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 115,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,115 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,382 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 110,680 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 110,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 68,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 109,088 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,890 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 109,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 51,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,353 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 107,233 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,717 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to tear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to tear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

slight bind on both rear wheels suspect parking brake cable slightly over adjusted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 105,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to tear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to tear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

slight bind on both rear wheels suspect parking brake cable slightly over adjusted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,818 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,304 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 24,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 97,711 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,846 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 93,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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K4 WLM is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K4 WLM, 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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K4 WLM is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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