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ST56 LDY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,510 mi
Last recorded143,510 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 LDY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 143,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 142,319 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 142,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 139,748 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 136,778 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2017 136,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 132,728 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,378 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 129,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 122,754 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,213 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 116,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 110,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 106,280 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 97,954 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,270 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,270 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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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.

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