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GK56 WYB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,791 mi
Last recorded129,791 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 WYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 129,791 miles

Offside Front offside front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid low

Pass 29 Feb 2020 125,403 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 125,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod securing nut loose. (arm) (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end securing nut loose. (arm) (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside door mirror unit loose but still secure.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 122,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 115,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 107,465 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,395 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)

both front tyre worn uneven and are smooth on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,292 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,662 miles

nearside rear discs rusty

offside front wiper blade juddering

Fail 27 Dec 2013 76,662 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear discs rusty

nearside rear handbrake performance low

offside front wiper blade juddering

Pass 27 Dec 2012 64,566 miles

Both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 52,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and on limit

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,270 miles

lift in both front bottom ball joints .large engine covers

Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,247 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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GK56 WYB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK56 WYB, 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 WYB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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