MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine cover fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine cover fitted obscuring some components.
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rust on subframe
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. too low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub-frame and two bold missing (6.1.A.1)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle twisted (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour white smoke (7.4.B.4)
Brake hose excessively damaged n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Wheel bolt(s) missing one bold all four wheel (4.2.A.1e)
front brake recording little or no effort n/s/f (3.7.B.5a)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
under- trays insecure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front brakes are very low advise changing soon
front two tyres are getting low 3.5mm
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MX56 ZBT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MX56 ZBT, 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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MX56 ZBT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 November 2006.
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