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FBF 15T

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

124,792 mi
Last recorded124,792 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBF 15T
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 124,792 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 124,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 124,641 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 124,309 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,069 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 118,703 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2020 109,903 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 109,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 89,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,748 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 74,984 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,189 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,003 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FBF 15T is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey 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 FBF 15T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBF 15T registered?

FBF 15T is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FBF 15T safe to buy?

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