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MF12 MFU

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,531 mi
Last recorded105,531 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 MFU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 105,531 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,774 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 95,712 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 95,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,146 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,284 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 68,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,950 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,233 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 MFU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF12 MFU, 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 MFU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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