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WP61 UGB

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,242 mi
Last recorded90,242 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 UGB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 90,242 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 88,072 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,000 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 81,818 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 74,544 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2023 65,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,739 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 52,093 miles

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

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 9 Jan 2020 47,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,560 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 41,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 34,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,004 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,119 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 23,119 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,472 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 UGB is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WP61 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

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

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