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DX56 PZO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,856 mi
Last recorded114,856 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 PZO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 114,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 108,673 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,043 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 104,043 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,034 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,783 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,793 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,741 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,732 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 77,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 77,660 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,117 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,561 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 68,561 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear offside front nearside rear tyre walls starting to split

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,571 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,888 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,207 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,310 miles

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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DX56 PZO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX56 PZO, 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 DX56 PZO registered?

DX56 PZO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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