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KC55 MWK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,746 mi
Last recorded129,746 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 MWK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 129,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 129,735 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 129,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 115,190 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 115,190 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,530 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,238 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,889 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 89,889 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,540 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,614 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 72,609 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to fully inspect under engine compartment due to undertray

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,276 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,276 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,659 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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KC55 MWK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KC55 MWK, 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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KC55 MWK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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