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MV56 EZA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,601 mi
Last recorded81,601 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 EZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 81,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front hub arm corroded both

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe front arms corroded both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 81,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater not working both and covers missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front hub arm corroded both

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe front arms corroded both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 76,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 76,464 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak heater hose ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 75,247 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,313 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs are slightly lipped and pitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 72,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs are slightly lipped and pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,234 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,146 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 57,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

light scoring to nearside rear brake discs

sounds like to exhasut is blowing near the front

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,638 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside headlamp slightly dim

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,520 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 45,520 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,487 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,638 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,638 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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MV56 EZA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV56 EZA, 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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MV56 EZA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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