MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe cracked at weld (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside sill corroded but not excessively
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint s / arm ball joint and dust cover (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
engine covers / under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
engine covers / under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
offside front side light slightly dim
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST56 LDY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 ST56 LDY, 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 ST56 LDY registered?
ST56 LDY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 December 2006.
Is ST56 LDY safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST56 LDY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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