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SH56 BKK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 BKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 127,411 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 127,341 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit avg 1.21 (limit 0.51) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 119,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 119,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,692 miles

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,958 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 102,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,986 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,798 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 88,751 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 84,382 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,303 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 76,272 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 72,322 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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SH56 BKK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SH56 BKK, 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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SH56 BKK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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