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RC61 EON

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,784 mi
Last recorded97,784 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC61 EON
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,784 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 97,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 93,969 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 93,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Engine oil just above minimum

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 88,201 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 2 Dec 2021 83,099 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 83,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,660 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,202 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 69,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,322 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,154 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,006 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RC61 EON is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RC61 EON, 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 RC61 EON registered?

RC61 EON is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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