2012 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0L Diesel · MF12 MFN
2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 158,665 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF12 MFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 158,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF12 MFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (MF12 MFN) between December 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread worn in centre of ”; “Offside Headlamp insecure Headlamp mount broken/loose (4.1.1 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
MF12 MFN Mileage History
- 13/12/2024157,932 mi
- 25/02/2025157,933 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/2025157,939 mi+6 mi
- 02/02/2026158,664 mi+725 mi
- 16/02/2026158,665 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 159
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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