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FJ56 WNZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,259 mi
Last recorded207,259 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 WNZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 207,259 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear undercarriage rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2023 197,115 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 179,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 164,494 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 164,494 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 150,744 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower tray fitted + oil leak

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 150,744 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower tray fitted + oil leak

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 150,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower tray fitted + oil leak

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 140,160 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 140,160 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 129,231 miles

Front both tyres inner edges wearing,advise

Nearside Rear stabaliser link has slight play in ball joint,advise

Fail 21 Jun 2017 129,231 miles

Front both tyres inner edges wearing,advise

Nearside Rear stabaliser link has slight play in ball joint,advise

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,309 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,922 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,593 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 68,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,048 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 53,786 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 39,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,300 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,339 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall,not exposing cords

nail in offside rear tyre ,tyre tread on 3mm

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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FJ56 WNZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 FJ56 WNZ, 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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FJ56 WNZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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