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MF12 MKK

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,425 mi
Last recorded140,425 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 140,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 114,370 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe bubbled under coating under nsf footwell (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe under passenger footwell bubbled under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 114,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper wishbone, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill /inner wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe bubbled under coating under nsf footwell (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe under passenger footwell bubbled under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 89,180 miles

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2023 87,216 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,887 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 52,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,567 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 43,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,735 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 MKK is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MKK, 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 MKK is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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