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CXZ 522

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,746 mi
Last recorded119,746 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 522
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 119,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2024 119,746 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength mid to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength mid to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2023 117,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 110,823 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 104,905 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 102,578 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 102,571 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 99,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,435 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,391 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,436 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 43,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,260 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,436 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,690 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,269 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 17,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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CXZ 522 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,781 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 CXZ 522, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CXZ 522 registered?

CXZ 522 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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The MOT history for CXZ 522 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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