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MF56 XYD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,048 mi
Last recorded123,048 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 XYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,048 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 110,560 miles

Near side rack end

Pass 6 Dec 2018 95,837 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 95,837 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 81,618 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,499 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,446 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 69,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 63,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f o/s/r tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,497 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Oct 2010 42,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,292 miles

Front brake pads low and discs worn.

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

Rear discs worn.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 35,292 miles

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

Front brake pads low and discs worn.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear discs worn.

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 XYD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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