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2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,364 mi
Last recorded89,364 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 NUK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 89,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,057 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 81,026 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 71,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 68,972 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog bulb not working

Fail 5 Jan 2022 68,971 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog bulb not working

Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,402 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,881 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 55,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 50,163 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 46,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,873 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 39,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,701 miles

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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WP61 NUK is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 WP61 NUK, 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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WP61 NUK is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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