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LT56 FKF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,724 mi
Last recorded65,724 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 FKF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,724 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,625 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 54,624 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,566 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2014 45,566 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,543 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,670 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,219 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 25 Sep 2009 200,041 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 20,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear 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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LT56 FKF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT56 FKF, 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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What year was LT56 FKF registered?

LT56 FKF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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