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RK56 SXL

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,585 mi
Last recorded127,585 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 SXL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 127,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 127,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play INNER JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 118,442 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 105,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 105,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 98,399 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,380 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH N/S + O/S . (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S + O/S REAR BUSHES.[LOWER ARM] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower W/WASHER JET SLIGHTLY WORN .

Fail 18 Aug 2017 95,267 miles

Central registration plate incorrect FRONT + REAR. (6.3.1a)

Emissions not tested ENGINE NOT WANTING TO TICK OVER,VERY SMOKEY FROM EXHAUST PIPES. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT AT ATTACHMENT (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted ALLOY WHEEL ALSO DIFFERENT TO OTHER 3. (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT ATTACHMENT. (2.2.B.1h)

Central Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FAR TOO MUCH OIL IN ENGINE.

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH N/S + O/S . (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S + O/S LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 89,743 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,875 miles

O/Side front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,279 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,283 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,167 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 63,167 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 54,521 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,300 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SXL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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