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OU61 XAE

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,252 mi
Last recorded147,252 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 XAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 147,252 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 141,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 134,150 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 124,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 124,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,386 miles

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

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)

engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,667 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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OU61 XAE is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU61 XAE, 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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What year was OU61 XAE registered?

OU61 XAE is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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