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MF12 MFN

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,665 mi
Last recorded158,665 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 MFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 158,665 miles

Nearside Rear Advise shock absorber corroded lower spring cup

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 158,664 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure Headlamp mount broken/loose (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread worn in centre of tread and shallow cut exposing cords! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Advise shock absorber corroded lower spring cup

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 157,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded/split rubbing on body. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 157,933 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded/split rubbing on body. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 157,932 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear heat shield/outer skin of silencer corroded and loose rubbing on body (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 132,699 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,015 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 103,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (No tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (No tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 88,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (No tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (No tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,742 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 61,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,383 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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MF12 MFN is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF12 MFN, 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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MF12 MFN is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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