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SL12 NFJ

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,379 mi
Last recorded137,379 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 NFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 137,379 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,380 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Dec 2023 132,378 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Nov 2022 123,434 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 123,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 107,033 miles

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Fail 25 Mar 2020 107,033 miles

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

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,387 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both starting to wear in inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,979 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 78,380 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,399 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,578 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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SL12 NFJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL12 NFJ, 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 SL12 NFJ registered?

SL12 NFJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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