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N5 ROA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,676 mi
Last recorded113,676 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 ROA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH N/S & O/S. ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear TAIL LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Rear GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,452 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 112,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 110,560 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 110,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,644 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 109,643 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 105,776 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 105,776 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 96,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod worn. (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy HAS HAD FACTORY REAR EXHAUST BOX X2 REMOVED. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 85,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,017 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 83,016 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 81,308 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,202 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,855 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 50,190 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 38,627 miles

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

play in nearside steering arm

play in offside steering arm

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,956 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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N5 ROA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N5 ROA, 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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N5 ROA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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