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BT61 UZL

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,609 mi
Last recorded107,609 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 UZL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 107,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 107,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,913 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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BT61 UZL is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BT61 UZL, 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 BT61 UZL registered?

BT61 UZL is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BT61 UZL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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