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KU56 TUA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,489 mi
Last recorded97,489 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 TUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 97,489 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 97,489 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 80,670 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,070 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,195 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,273 miles

advise offside rear seat belt starting to fray

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,175 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,928 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,238 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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KU56 TUA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KU56 TUA, 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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What year was KU56 TUA registered?

KU56 TUA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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