MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear coils springs starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear coils springs starting to corrode
both front wheel arch liners damaged
brake bind o/s/r wheel
rear exhaust joint broken
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front wheel arch liners damaged
brake bind o/s/r wheel
rear exhaust joint broken
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear exhaust joint bracket broken . no gases leaking
both front tyres 2.5mm
both rear indicators display some white light
both rear tyres 2mm
n/s/f brake caliper clip missing
n/s/f tyres scrubbing inside edge
rear exhaust joint badly corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
bonnet pull broken
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet pull broken
Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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SW56 ZAC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SW56 ZAC, 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 SW56 ZAC registered?
SW56 ZAC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 October 2006.
Is SW56 ZAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW56 ZAC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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