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MK56 KWZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,362 mi
Last recorded151,362 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 KWZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 151,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 147,546 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 147,542 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 145,538 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 138,275 miles

o/s/f/ n/s/r tyres on 1.6 mm tread depth

rear brakes bind on slightly after use

Pass 2 Jul 2012 128,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 121,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 107,066 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 90,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KWZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KWZ, 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 KWZ registered?

MK56 KWZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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