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FG12 GWY

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,780 mi
Last recorded120,780 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 GWY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 120,780 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,598 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 116,345 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 116,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,251 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2022 113,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,432 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,439 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 105,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 87,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

check wheel alignment?

nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

strong advise both front tyres no tread on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,520 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 74,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 62,495 miles

child seat fitted to rear

offside dipped beam, dim in operation

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,396 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,143 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full insoection of belt

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 32,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

No Emissions

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG12 GWY is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FG12 GWY, 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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FG12 GWY is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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