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GJ56 KPV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,915 mi
Last recorded101,915 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 KPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 101,915 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms corroding

underside of body corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2023 99,909 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking gases

NS+OS inner/ outer sills covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,806 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 97,782 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 19 Oct 2020 89,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,420 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 84,417 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,850 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 81,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,746 miles

EML on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 75,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,139 miles

EML on

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 69,139 miles

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

EML on

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also has bind (3.5.1g)

eml on

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,529 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,516 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,328 miles

exhaust system corroded slightly

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads 65-70% worn

slight movement in n/s/f of steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,120 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,549 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

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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GJ56 KPV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc petrol 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 GJ56 KPV, 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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GJ56 KPV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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