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WP61 UCW

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,355 mi
Last recorded116,355 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 UCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 116,355 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 100,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front coolant leak from pipe

Nearside Front back box clamp broken

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind when turning wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2024 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under side very rusty but not holed

Pass 31 Oct 2023 87,728 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 87,728 miles

Underbody Corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,735 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 82,712 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 72,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 61,185 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 61,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,638 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,379 miles

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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WP61 UCW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WP61 UCW, 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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WP61 UCW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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