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WP61 UGK

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,943 mi
Last recorded21,943 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 21,943 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 21,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 19,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 19,182 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 18,571 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 18,202 miles

Trailer electrical socket removed

Fail 8 Feb 2021 18,202 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Stop lamps and indicators interacting with each other (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 17,538 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,113 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 16,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 14,115 miles

all tyres has surface crackes

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 2 Feb 2017 12,671 miles

Both front tyres have small cracks in outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 11,026 miles

front tyres worn on the inner shoulders

Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UGK is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

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

Is WP61 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 UGK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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