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RK56 SWU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,276 mi
Last recorded145,276 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 SWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 145,276 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT BOTH SIDES NSR 81 KG OSR 76 KG (1.4.1 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER SILLS / FLOORS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT INNER SUSPENSION TURRETS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 140,419 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 140,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 136,798 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY JUST MET ATTENTION REQUIRED

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 132,645 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 132,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear n/s side light inner brighter than the others

Pass 11 Aug 2022 127,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,386 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 127,298 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front brake hoses not secured correctly

Pass 4 Oct 2017 13,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 113,638 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 93,863 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 93,863 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,235 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 74,638 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,979 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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RK56 SWU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK56 SWU, 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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RK56 SWU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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