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MF56 FUD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,484 mi
Last recorded103,484 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 FUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 103,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 100,598 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 90,594 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 77,925 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 77,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,243 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 71,233 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play os ns steering arms excessivly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 68,690 miles

os ns front tyres worn on inner edges advise to replace

slight smell of petrol no visable leaks

Fail 13 Jul 2021 68,690 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

os ns front tyres worn on inner edges advise to replace

slight smell of petrol no visable leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,117 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 93,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 59,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,348 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 55,338 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,475 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 50,465 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 43,510 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,758 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,003 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

sidewalls perished on rear tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,520 miles

both front tyres 2.5mm

both rear tyes 3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,905 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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MF56 FUD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF56 FUD, 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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MF56 FUD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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