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LD56 EBV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,223 mi
Last recorded122,223 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 EBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 122,223 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

coolant below minimum

Fail 21 Oct 2022 122,217 miles

Emissions not tested oil level on minimum according to computer- dipstick broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake recording low

Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,257 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 89,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NOISY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 89,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Oct 2018 82,763 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,179 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge/235/45 R 18

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2017 77,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure tread worn out (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge/235/45 R 18

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,456 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 69,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45 18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AIRO (8.2.2)

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,167 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Exhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,144 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Exhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,123 miles

Exhaust Front Flexible In Poor Condition

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 56,123 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust Front Flexible In Poor Condition

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,444 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,443 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,122 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 42,122 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,870 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,658 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 28,657 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit advise wheel alignment

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,610 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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LD56 EBV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LD56 EBV, 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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LD56 EBV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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