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FG12 GXB

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,258 mi
Last recorded57,258 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 GXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 57,258 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,328 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 50,469 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,862 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 47,862 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 44,363 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2022 44,362 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2021 39,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2019 37,093 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,423 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,096 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 21,992 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,607 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,front brakes slight uneven

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 GXB is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG12 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG12 GXB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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