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KF56 UHA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,043 mi
Last recorded173,043 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 UHA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 173,043 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 173,043 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil overfull (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

battery terminals loose

engine management waring light on

timing belt history ?

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre is a winter tread pattern

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 161,442 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 161,439 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 142,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 134,377 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s- n/s n/s/f ()

cracks on o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2016 133,124 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 133,124 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 132,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 128,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2013 123,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seats fitted n/s/r

Fail 17 Aug 2013 123,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seats fitted n/s/r

Pass 4 Aug 2012 119,145 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,293 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 112,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,260 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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KF56 UHA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KF56 UHA, 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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KF56 UHA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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