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PX56 ZZC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

257,443 mi
Last recorded257,443 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 ZZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 257,443 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2026 257,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 244,141 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 244,141 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 234,602 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 234,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 227,436 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Rear Tyres getting slightly low on tread

Fail 2 Oct 2023 227,436 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Sides Rear Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside Rear Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency slightly low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Rear Tyres getting slightly low on tread

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 219,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 211,648 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 211,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 208,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 202,456 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 202,455 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 192,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 182,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 171,418 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 156,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 143,495 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 132,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2013 131,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre has wear on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Oct 2012 116,339 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 116,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 94,040 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,525 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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PX56 ZZC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PX56 ZZC, 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 PX56 ZZC registered?

PX56 ZZC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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