MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected cracked in nearside swept area (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
all tyres showing wear to inner edges
hand brake performance only just up to standard
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear 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.
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FG12 GXC is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?
FG12 GXC is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2012.
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