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WP61 NGX

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,031 mi
Last recorded35,031 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 NGX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 35,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 34,226 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 34,181 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 33,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 32,669 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 32,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 31,911 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 31,910 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 31,355 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,796 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,398 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,736 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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WP61 NGX is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WP61 NGX, 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 WP61 NGX registered?

WP61 NGX is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is WP61 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 NGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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