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EK56 NTO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,508 mi
Last recorded175,508 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 NTO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 175,508 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 16 Jul 2021 172,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 172,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 171,970 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2018 171,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 171,968 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 166,686 miles

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

slight play nearside rackend

Fail 6 Jul 2016 166,686 miles

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

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

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

slight play nearside rackend

Pass 27 Oct 2014 163,924 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 163,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2013 146,658 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 146,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 133,802 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 133,802 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 114,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 88,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,881 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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EK56 NTO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK56 NTO, 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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EK56 NTO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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