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DV12 NDJ

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,189 mi
Last recorded92,189 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NDJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 92,189 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,785 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,477 miles

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

petrol tank heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2023 84,476 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald very close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

petrol tank heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2022 75,918 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 66,765 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,469 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reqiures attention (1.1.14 (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))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 57,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reqiures attention (1.1.14 (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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,310 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,193 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

front discs corrosion to inner surface

Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,169 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,018 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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DV12 NDJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV12 NDJ, 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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DV12 NDJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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