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EN55 VVX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,395 mi
Last recorded159,395 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 VVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 159,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 159,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 152,002 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 154,244 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 154,244 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 228,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 137,138 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 137,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 132,360 miles

225/50/17N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Fail 3 Jul 2015 132,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

225/50/17N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Fail 26 Jun 2015 132,339 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre worn on edges and perished

osf brake pad warning wire broken

osr tyre has nail in tread

unable to test rear wheel bearings due to being unable to turn rear wheels in the jacked position

when rear axle jacked unable to turn rear wheels

Fail 6 Jun 2014 127,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 127,542 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 122,789 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 119,312 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 May 2012 119,312 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 116,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 116,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,030 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F Pad Warning Wire Broke

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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EN55 VVX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EN55 VVX, 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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EN55 VVX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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