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NX56 KCV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

214,326 mi
Last recorded214,326 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 KCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 214,326 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 214,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 200,369 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 199,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 189,071 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 189,070 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 174,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 159,721 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 158,634 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 138,862 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 134,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 121,762 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 121,760 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 107,770 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 107,171 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 87,142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,802 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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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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