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FY56 FFT

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,451 mi
Last recorded174,451 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FFT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 174,451 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and surrounding components rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 166,279 miles

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

Rear Both rear exhaust clamps broken (no leaks and secure )

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ON LIMITS and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 166,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed and corroded (two holes) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear exhaust clamps broken (no leaks and secure )

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ON LIMITS and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 161,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 155,104 miles

Age related rust and corrosion to under floor, sub-frames and suspension components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 155,101 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Age related rust and corrosion to under floor, sub-frames and suspension components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 145,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 133,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windsrceen cracked in swept area on nearside but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (225/50/17) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,390 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 99,390 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,018 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,015 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,304 miles

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

rear wiper split.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 82,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,686 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,686 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,219 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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FY56 FFT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY56 FFT, 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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FY56 FFT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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