CarVerify

Free Car Check

WM06 NLT

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1859cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,073 mi
Last recorded144,073 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 NLT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 144,073 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 144,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 133,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 112,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 112,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML iluminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,632 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

EML illuminated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2016 103,062 miles

EML illuminated

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EML displayed on instrument panel

Offside rear brake binding slightly

steering has slight play in nearside rack arm

Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,168 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate damage

Fail 2 Jul 2014 92,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perishing on edges

rear registration plate damage

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,131 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 77,158 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,494 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,852 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 43,852 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Alfa Romeo 159 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WM06 NLT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WM06 NLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM06 NLT?

You can check the full history of WM06 NLT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WM06 NLT registered?

WM06 NLT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is WM06 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM06 NLT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WM06 NLT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WM06 NLT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.