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SM56 UGG

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 UGG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,256 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 122,256 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 114,604 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 114,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,324 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 88,324 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 76,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front headlamp dip-beam aim just within tolerance.

near side front service brake shows fluctuation.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,888 miles

n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Fail 11 Dec 2012 64,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges on 3m/m

n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,487 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 52,328 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

near side rear tyre out of shape.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,326 miles

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

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

off side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,693 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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SM56 UGG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM56 UGG, 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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SM56 UGG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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