MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine cover fitted
oil leak
some components covered in mud so hard to assess
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine cover fitted
oil leak
some components covered in mud so hard to assess
Front brake discs corroded
Front fog lamps not working
Front subframe welding repair
bonnet catch faulty
engine cover
oil leak
various signs of corrosion subframe radius arm n/s/r
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance brakes binding- unable to check wheel bearing! (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front sub - frame welded! Repaired
bonnet release sticking
corrosion to suspension/hub components
front discs lipped/corroded
front fogs inop
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer jet insecure
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer jet insecure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front inner wishbone bushes worn/corrosion
front+rear subframes,rear suspension-corroded
handbrake effort borderline
handbrake travel
management light on
n/s washer jet insecure
n/s/f bottom balljoint wear/play
rear brake imbalance,o/s handbrake low effort,front pads worn
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on side wall (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front fog lights dont work
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front fog lights dont work
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Both front brake discs are worn
Hand brake has long travel
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Both front brake discs are worn
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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NX56 KCV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 NX56 KCV, 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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NX56 KCV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 September 2006.
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