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LR56 HKJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,755 mi
Last recorded211,755 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 HKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 211,755 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged at rear

Pass 11 Mar 2024 206,640 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 206,632 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. Down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. Down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 124,407 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. Down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear N/S rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning fully.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. Down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 122,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.6 mm wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.3 mm wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 122,025 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.6 mm wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.3 mm wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 120,294 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 120,285 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 114,676 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,345 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 88,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working lights not working due to battery low voltage (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light stays on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,242 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 77,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 66,716 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/ inner (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 55,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2015 55,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,633 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 41,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 30,979 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,788 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 22,780 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 13,728 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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LR56 HKJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR56 HKJ, 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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LR56 HKJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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