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ML56 MBU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,118 mi
Last recorded93,118 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 MBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,913 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,703 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,357 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 82,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 76,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,405 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,969 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,476 miles

engine missfire/hunting?

no emmisions detected

offside rear tail light inop

slight corrosion on front & rear discs

wipers wearing

Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,687 miles

large engine undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,815 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,424 miles

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

Nearside 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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ML56 MBU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel 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 ML56 MBU, 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 ML56 MBU registered?

ML56 MBU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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The MOT history for ML56 MBU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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