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ND06 WKU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,900 mi
Last recorded162,900 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND06 WKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 162,900 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only 18%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort only 17%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 153,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort only 17%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 122,793 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake effort only 17%

Fail 24 Apr 2019 122,438 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake effort only 17%

Pass 24 Apr 2018 107,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 99,913 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 99,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,286 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 91,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake bake plate damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,034 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

oil leak

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 54,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,025 miles

Front pads 80% worn.

Rear pads 70-80% worn.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,025 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front pads 80% worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear pads 70-80% worn.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,554 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,990 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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ND06 WKU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ND06 WKU, 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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ND06 WKU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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