Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2012 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0L Diesel · MF12 MFV

MF12 MFV

2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 142,565 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026.

Make & Model
ALFA ROMEO 159
Year / Origin
2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 11/10/2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/05/2026)
Recorded Mileage
142,565 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/10/2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/05/2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2012
Engine
1956cc

MF12 MFV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
  • 142,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

MF12 MFV Mileage History

  1. 07/10/2023124,206 mi
  2. 11/10/2024135,640 mi+11,434 mi
  3. 11/10/2024135,640 mi
  4. 15/09/2025142,565 mi+6,925 mi
  5. 15/09/2025142,565 mi

Average of roughly 9,455 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MF12 MFV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 04:59
MOT Analysis

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 MFV) between October 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

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