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FG12 GXC

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,152 mi
Last recorded118,152 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 GXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 118,152 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 115,839 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 113,014 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 110,429 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,727 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 104,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,337 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 84,337 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 77,716 miles

all tyres showing wear to inner edges

hand brake performance only just up to standard

Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,605 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 70,605 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,700 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 54,700 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,504 miles

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.

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 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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FG12 GXC is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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