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GK56 WXV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,280 mi
Last recorded116,280 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 WXV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,280 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 116,278 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 111,507 miles

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 111,473 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 108,648 miles

Nearside Front STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,608 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,368 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 105,367 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,845 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 78,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 78,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,610 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 63,508 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 53,624 miles

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,256 miles

front disc pads worn approx 75%

Fail 9 Dec 2010 41,256 miles

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?

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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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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