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OV56 LZU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,686 mi
Last recorded79,686 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 79,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 78,014 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 78,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 75,752 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 72,670 miles

engine pans

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 64,551 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front subframe rusted through on nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,859 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 57,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,170 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 54,167 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,531 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,839 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,570 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,834 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,045 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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OV56 LZU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV56 LZU, 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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OV56 LZU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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