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FG12 GXA

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,834 mi
Last recorded28,834 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 GXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 28,834 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm 235/40w19 pir (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 20,342 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 15,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 12,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 12,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 11,709 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2019 11,382 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 10,696 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 9,961 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 9,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 6,902 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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FG12 GXA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG12 GXA, 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 FG12 GXA registered?

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

Is FG12 GXA safe to buy?

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