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BT61 CEF

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,974 mi
Last recorded140,974 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 CEF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 140,974 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 135,021 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 128,494 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 128,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 122,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 119,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 116,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,953 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 88,953 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,797 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 66,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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BT61 CEF is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT61 CEF, 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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BT61 CEF is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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