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SP12 YDJ

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,519 mi
Last recorded106,519 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 YDJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 106,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,021 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 97,657 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 97,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,101 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 96,101 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 91,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter clip missing

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter clip missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,477 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 84,395 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed + losing grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235x40x19 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,885 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 46,885 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,282 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 28,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SP12 YDJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP12 YDJ, 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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SP12 YDJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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