MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine intermittent smoking from exhaust
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre has splits in outer side wall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light on
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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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HX56 CAV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 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 HX56 CAV, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HX56 CAV registered?
HX56 CAV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 January 2007.
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