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MF12 AEA

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,198 mi
Last recorded154,198 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 AEA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 154,198 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 154,198 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 136,108 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 136,108 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 126,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,847 miles

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

Offside Front tyre scuffed

vague pattern headlights

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,404 miles

Nearside headlight very dim

Fail 13 Jul 2017 99,404 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside headlight very dim

Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,304 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 89,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MF12 AEA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF12 AEA, 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 MF12 AEA registered?

MF12 AEA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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