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RK56 SXM

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,207 mi
Last recorded136,207 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 136,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 136,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 118,890 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

emissions zero, no printout avaialable

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2012 118,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

emissions zero, no printout avaialable

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2011 99,745 miles

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

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

centre brake light not fully illuminated

nearside washer jet requires attention

offside and nearside rear brake disc worn thin

Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,930 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 SXM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RK56 SXM, 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 RK56 SXM registered?

RK56 SXM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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