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OU62 ELC

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,083 mi
Last recorded15,083 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 ELC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 15,083 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side, Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side, Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 15,071 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side, Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side, Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 15,055 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 15,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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OU62 ELC is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OU62 ELC, 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 OU62 ELC registered?

OU62 ELC is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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