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EJ56 NPK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,770 mi
Last recorded147,770 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 NPK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 147,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2023 140,663 miles

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

Nearside Front obligatory mirror loose but unlikely to become detached

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heatshields loose

Fail 28 Nov 2023 140,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing mirror lose but unlikely to detatch

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heatshields loose

Pass 2 Dec 2022 130,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside. tyres also cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 130,409 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside,tyres also cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not fully tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 122,852 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 114,007 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 114,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering track arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 103,090 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,364 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 89,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint pin into top hub assembly excess play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm joint badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear letters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 80,417 miles

Offside steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,073 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,876 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,980 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,370 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 53,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,517 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,156 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,896 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 31,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,145 miles

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

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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EJ56 NPK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EJ56 NPK, 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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EJ56 NPK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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