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WP61 UDS

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,006 mi
Last recorded54,006 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 UDS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 54,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 49,623 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,476 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 45,476 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,340 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 39,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 35,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 35,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,121 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 30,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

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 UDS is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UDS, 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 WP61 UDS registered?

WP61 UDS is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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