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SM61 YZV

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,999 mi
Last recorded73,999 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 YZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 May 2023 73,999 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 49,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 39,052 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 26,934 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,545 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 15,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,981 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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SM61 YZV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM61 YZV, 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 SM61 YZV registered?

SM61 YZV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is SM61 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 YZV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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