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N70 RKB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

221,790 mi
Last recorded221,790 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 RKB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 221,790 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 221,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 215,154 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 209,550 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 209,549 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 201,660 miles

surface rust rear of vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2022 201,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust rear of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2021 190,948 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 190,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 183,688 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 174,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 165,118 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 142,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 117,816 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,541 miles

2 x front tyres worn inner shoulder / tread, centre tread aprox' 3mm....

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet release handle is loose ??

Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

2 x front tyres worn inner shoulder / tread, centre tread aprox' 3mm....

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet release handle is loose ??

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,130 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)

Play / wear steering rack offside inner joint....

Fail 21 Oct 2014 100,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear brakes slightly binding....

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)

Play / wear steering rack offside inner joint....

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 88,808 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2012 71,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to test

Engine Under Tray damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heater shield loose - resting on Exhaust pipe

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to test

Engine Under Tray damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heater shield loose - resting on Exhaust pipe

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,646 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 54,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,212 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,874 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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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N70 RKB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N70 RKB, 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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N70 RKB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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