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EX56 TKC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,661 mi
Last recorded95,661 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 TKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 95,661 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 94,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 93,792 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 92,717 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 89,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,546 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 86,178 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,799 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,937 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 83,900 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 81,414 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 79,929 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,677 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,948 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 68,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 64,288 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,960 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,260 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 51,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EX56 TKC 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 90%.

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 EX56 TKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX56 TKC registered?

EX56 TKC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is EX56 TKC safe to buy?

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