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SP12 WCN

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,471 mi
Last recorded97,471 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 WCN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 97,471 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 95,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 92,250 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 89,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,464 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,324 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,841 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 74,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,048 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,824 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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SP12 WCN is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SP12 WCN, 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 SP12 WCN registered?

SP12 WCN is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SP12 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 WCN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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