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PX12 UGV

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,250 mi
Last recorded154,250 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 UGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 154,250 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 154,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 146,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 146,613 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 1 Feb 2021 142,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2020 134,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread just starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 118,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres badly worn on edges, perished & in very poor condition

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2018 97,616 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 97,514 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,815 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated & corroded through outer skin which is part insecure from system

Service lamp on display at time of test - oil level good when pre-checked but quality appears deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jan 2016 45,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (0mm usable tread) STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE: 225/50R17Y

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 18,776 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 18,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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PX12 UGV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PX12 UGV, 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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PX12 UGV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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