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WV12 SEY

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,291 mi
Last recorded90,291 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 SEY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 90,291 miles

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

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

handbrake levers not returning fully both sides

Fail 19 Nov 2025 89,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake levers not returning fully both sides

Pass 10 Dec 2024 77,999 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 69,103 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,472 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,745 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 64,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tracking Advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S 235/40/19 96Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,582 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 62,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,737 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,997 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,173 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 29,850 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,615 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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WV12 SEY is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 WV12 SEY, 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 WV12 SEY registered?

WV12 SEY is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 SEY 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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