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WN56 JAU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,071 mi
Last recorded137,071 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 JAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 137,071 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2025 132,308 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 132,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 126,708 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt flexi stalk trapped under car seat base

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 126,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt flexi stalk trapped under car seat base

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 122,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 117,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 115,387 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 108,839 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,504 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,497 miles

Slight play in n/s/f wheel side to side

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,564 miles

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

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

front brake appliction slightly uneven

Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,956 miles

Offside rear coil spring lower tip broken but still has good location

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 48,826 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,416 miles

all four brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,708 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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WN56 JAU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WN56 JAU, 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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WN56 JAU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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