MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,280 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake insecure bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dash comes up saying oil level low but its fine on dipstick
Eml light on
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear disks have slight corrosion
Undertrays
Both rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
dash says there is a indicator out on the offside but all working time of test
undertrays
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
both front wipers starting to smear but clearing screen time of test
nearside rack-end has play but not causing excessive play in steering wheel time of test
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION
front disc pads worn approx 75%
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front disc pads worn approx 75%
n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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GK56 WXV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 GK56 WXV, 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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GK56 WXV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 December 2006.
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