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Y50 GHT

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,003 mi
Last recorded184,003 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 GHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 184,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

various suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2026 184,002 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 at flexible to front calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slight (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2025 181,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper pipes at offside front, flexi to caliper n/s/f , both front to rears, slight corrosion/tapped up (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sills corroded (covers fitted)

slight corrosion suspension components eg shocks

Fail 9 Oct 2025 181,497 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper pipes at offside front, flexi to caliper n/s/f , both front to rears, slight corrosion/tapped up (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sills corroded (covers fitted)

slight corrosion suspension components eg shocks

Pass 30 Sep 2024 178,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front caliper pipes corroded/tapped up (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill area slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 173,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front caliper slightly corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

shock absorbers corroded slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2023 173,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) cause by rack/inner ball joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front caliper slightly corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

shock absorbers corroded slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2022 168,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

shock absorbers corroded

slight buckle wheel

Fail 3 Oct 2022 168,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

shock absorbers corroded

slight buckle wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2021 161,464 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres worn inner edges and cracking in tread 235/40/19

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel slightly dented

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres cracking edges of tread

Fail 4 Oct 2021 161,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres worn inner edges and cracking in tread 235/40/19

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel slightly dented

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small clip come off (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear tyres cracking edges of tread

Pass 7 Oct 2020 156,220 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 156,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 140,626 miles

Offside Front Inner rod end has play

Fail 8 Mar 2019 140,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner rod end has play

Pass 5 Mar 2018 126,394 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 126,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 118,711 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 73,864 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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Y50 GHT is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y50 GHT, 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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Y50 GHT is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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