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MK56 KSJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,749 mi
Last recorded136,749 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 KSJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 136,749 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 130,439 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 116,842 miles

excessive oil leak engine..E.M.L on

Fail 24 Feb 2016 116,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

excessive oil leak engine..E.M.L on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,645 miles

E.M.L on..oil leak engine..front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2015 101,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L on..oil leak engine..front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,690 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 96,297 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,797 miles

slight noise on n/s/f suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,490 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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MK56 KSJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MK56 KSJ, 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 MK56 KSJ registered?

MK56 KSJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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