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SK12 WPO

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,411 mi
Last recorded136,411 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 WPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 136,411 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 123,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 122,751 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 119,862 miles

Under tray front fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,619 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,410 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 114,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 109,585 miles

front coil springs slightly corroded

fuel tank heatshield clips req

slight play in o/s/f upper arm bushes

slight wear lower front suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,209 miles

front tyres slightly worn and rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion front springs

slight deterioration in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,612 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Oct 2017 89,612 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

other coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on handbrake cables

slight deterioration in suspension bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,496 miles

Central Front Outer bonnet release handle broken

Offside Front Outer lower fog lamp glass broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 81,496 miles

Central Front Outer bonnet release handle broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer lower fog lamp glass broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,987 miles

brakes worn, maybe req

different size tyres front - rear

engine cover and undertray fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 65,987 miles

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

exhaust corroded

brakes worn, maybe req

different size tyres front - rear

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,160 miles

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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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SK12 WPO is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK12 WPO, 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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SK12 WPO is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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