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SK12 WPW

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,221 mi
Last recorded94,221 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 WPW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,221 miles

exhaust backbox in poor condtion

Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,221 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

exhaust backbox in poor condtion

Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,196 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SK12 WPW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK12 WPW, 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 SK12 WPW registered?

SK12 WPW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SK12 WPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 WPW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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