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KX56 NFV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,500 mi
Last recorded184,500 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 184,500 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 184,894 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 173,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 173,607 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 173,607 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 164,156 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 164,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 141,454 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wheel arch plastic cover broken at front

Pass 9 Nov 2011 110,407 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 110,407 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,507 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 82,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 82,492 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake fluid reservoir cap not correct fitment

exhaust for corrosion

front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,111 miles

Nearside 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)

heatshield at fuel tank insecure

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 NFV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KX56 NFV, 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 NFV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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