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J1 BBS

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

163,454 mi
Last recorded163,454 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 BBS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 163,454 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 134,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 158,836 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 158,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 129,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 154,591 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 113,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 147,895 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 147,885 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 107,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Jun 2022 107,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2022 140,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 107,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,524 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,884 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 111,882 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 95,671 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,148 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 90,724 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 90,723 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2017 77,421 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 77,421 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,597 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,646 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 65,773 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,644 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,437 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,077 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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J1 BBS is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 J1 BBS, 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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J1 BBS is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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