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BL55 WZA

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,206 mi
Last recorded76,206 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 76,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,270 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 68,239 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,578 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,700 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 66,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,069 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 64,069 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,625 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 60,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,212 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,874 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,023 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s handbrake cable gaitors split

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,148 miles

Both rear tyres wearing to inner edges

H/Brake cable gaiters split

O/S/R reflector in bumper cracked

Slight play to steering column adjustment

Spare wheel well dented, pushed in from the rear

Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,124 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing to inner edges

H/Brake cable gaiters split

O/S/R reflector in bumper cracked

Slight play to steering column adjustment

Spare wheel well dented, pushed in from the rear

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,016 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 24,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?

Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
48,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,148
position lamp(s) not working 31,156
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18,394
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,133
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BL55 WZA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 61,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 WZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL55 WZA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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