MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn spring mishaped (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened (6.2.1 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn spring mishaped (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Top hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel trackrod (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Brake cable insecure SNAPPED (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
1 of 2 n/s tail lamps not working
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel trackrod (2.2.A.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
225/50R17
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
induction tube loose
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU56 DBO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 GU56 DBO, 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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GU56 DBO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 September 2006.
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