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WP61 UGR

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,528 mi
Last recorded74,528 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,528 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 74,526 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 69,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,804 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet difficult to close correctly

bonnet release handle adrift

Fail 24 Jun 2020 63,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet difficult to close correctly

bonnet release handle adrift

Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 May 2018 47,210 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective no air ()

engine light on

parking brake effort just within limits

Fail 15 May 2018 47,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective no air ()

engine light on

parking brake effort just within limits

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,609 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,740 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,103 miles

cut on offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

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 UGR is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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