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VO56 PXS

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,727 mi
Last recorded54,727 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 PXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody body/suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 52,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,069 miles

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

high level stop light inoprative

Fail 12 Jan 2018 48,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

high level stop light inoprative

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,448 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,381 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc`s worn (3.5.1i)

high level stop light inoprative

nearside front tyre under inflated

nearside rear tyre edges worn

Fail 13 Jan 2016 43,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc`s worn (3.5.1i)

high level stop light inoprative

nearside front tyre under inflated

nearside rear tyre edges worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 24 Dec 2013 38,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres slight side wall damage

high level stop light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2012 36,237 miles

Center stop light out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smear the screen

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,102 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 34,102 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,925 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,430 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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VO56 PXS is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO56 PXS, 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 VO56 PXS registered?

VO56 PXS is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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