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RB04 MCE

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

114,973 mi
Last recorded114,973 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB04 MCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 114,973 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 114,969 miles

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced strengthening bars (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 191,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 107,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 182,462 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 101,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 171,789 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 171,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,318 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 170,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 170,314 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 160,790 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 160,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,358 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 8 Oct 2019 142,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer DRIVE SHAFT BOOT DAMP

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 59,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 121,441 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,423 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 45,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly bent (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,120 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 41,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,907 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,338 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

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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RB04 MCE is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 RB04 MCE, 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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RB04 MCE is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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