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OU56 ZZX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,769 mi
Last recorded164,769 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZZX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 164,769 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 164,769 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 156,823 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 156,533 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 149,319 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 149,319 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 136,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 132,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 132,514 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle rubbing drive shaft (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,676 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 113,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,487 miles

steering track arms have play in dampening joints

Fail 14 Nov 2013 102,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

steering track arms have play in dampening joints

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,076 miles

N/S/R tyre has a slight cut between treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 92,076 miles

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

N/S/R tyre has a slight cut between treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2011 85,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavly lipped

near side rewar tyre side walls spliting slightly

warning light on dash

Fail 12 Nov 2011 85,124 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs heavly lipped

near side rewar tyre side walls spliting slightly

warning light on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 9 Nov 2010 78,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,257 miles

EML light is illuminated

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 ZZX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU56 ZZX, 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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OU56 ZZX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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