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KX56 NGF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 NGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 101,147 miles

corrosion to front cross member

Fail 20 May 2019 101,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front cross member

Pass 23 May 2018 97,928 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

corrosion to front subframe

handbrake performance readings only just met requirements

minor stone chips front screen

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to limits

Fail 17 May 2018 97,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front facing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

corrosion to front subframe

eml light on

handbrake performance readings only just met requirements

minor stone chips front screen

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to limits

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,753 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 95,753 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 85,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,299 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,533 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 62,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,791 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,831 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,735 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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KX56 NGF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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