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GJ12 LTE

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,476 mi
Last recorded66,476 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 LTE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,476 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 66,476 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 64,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 63,910 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 63,910 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is split rack joint is exposed on lock (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,051 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge advise wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 55,168 miles

Rear SiLEncER coRRodeD

Fail 19 Sep 2019 55,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear SiLEncER coRRodeD

Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,146 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,890 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired In the bumper (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread pattern on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 46,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired In the bumper (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread pattern on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,974 miles

Both front tyres have no tread pattern inner edge (wear)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing is rough but not excessively as stated in the manual

Fail 31 Mar 2017 33,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres have no tread pattern inner edge (wear)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing is rough but not excessively as stated in the manual

Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,452 miles

Offside Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

offside front tyre wearing heavily (smooth) on inner edge

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,124 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 15,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJ12 LTE 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 64.7%.

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 GJ12 LTE, 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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GJ12 LTE is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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