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MX56 ZBT

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

177,537 mi
Last recorded177,537 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 ZBT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 177,537 miles

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.

Fail 27 Mar 2023 177,534 miles

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.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 173,036 miles

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))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 173,036 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 164,209 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 160,198 miles

rust on subframe

Pass 19 Nov 2018 147,986 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 138,833 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 138,833 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 132,317 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 132,312 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour white smoke (7.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 119,318 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 119,314 miles

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 116,171 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 111,936 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 104,745 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 96,109 miles

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 95,904 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,361 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,864 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 62,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,274 miles

front brakes are very low advise changing soon

front two tyres are getting low 3.5mm

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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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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