MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn round inner edges
slight oil leak on front drive shaft oil seal [nearside]
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
both rear tyres worn round inner edges
slight oil leak on front drive shaft oil seal [nearside]
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust silencer deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust silencer deteriorating
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YD12 VYG is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 YD12 VYG, 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 YD12 VYG registered?
YD12 VYG is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 March 2012.
Is YD12 VYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for YD12 VYG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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