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111 ENP

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,597 mi
Last recorded98,597 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 ENP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 98,597 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 98,697 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 89,451 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 79,716 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% see sheet attached (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 69,808 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,484 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 62,420 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,536 miles

Engine whining at higher rpm

Fuel flap tight.

Oil leak.

Rear washer not working.

Rear wiper not operating.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,457 miles

Coolant leak slight leak near expansion bottle ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,630 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 41,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,739 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 12,040 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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111 ENP is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 111 ENP, 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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111 ENP is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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