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OU56 ZXM

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,055 mi
Last recorded119,055 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZXM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 109,814 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,477 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,641 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,795 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,653 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 70,653 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 56,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,829 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,562 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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OU56 ZXM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OU56 ZXM, 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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What year was OU56 ZXM registered?

OU56 ZXM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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