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KX56 DND

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,329 mi
Last recorded116,329 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 DND
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 116,329 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 116,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 105,143 miles

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

UNDERNEATH TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Mar 2024 100,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.44mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres slight wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2022 94,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,499 miles

clean emissions

engine covers fitted

o/s washer weak

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 73,878 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,268 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 94,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,851 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,923 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,068 miles

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

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

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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KX56 DND is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KX56 DND, 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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KX56 DND is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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