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DV56 NCO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,987 mi
Last recorded148,987 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 NCO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 148,987 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear suspension top mounts corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2019 148,987 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected CALIPER (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear suspension top mounts corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2017 124,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

directional indicator/hazard warning tell tale flashing fast

engine management light illuminated

slight play to both track rod inner joints

Fail 27 Dec 2017 124,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and below limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

directional indicator/hazard warning tell tale flashing fast

engine management light illuminated

offside dip beam light output poor

slight play to both track rod inner joints

Pass 6 Jan 2017 104,392 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 104,391 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,129 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,644 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 55,074 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,560 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 46,533 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,612 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,045 miles

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

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

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

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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DV56 NCO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV56 NCO, 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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DV56 NCO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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