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WN56 JDU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,314 mi
Last recorded128,314 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 JDU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025 128,314 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded through near lower suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured Also bent / damaged. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mil light on.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads also worn lower than N/S. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper mechanism not returning to stop.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 125,294 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,200 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 112,303 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 112,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,335 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 108,332 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,038 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,291 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,918 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,495 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,511 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,519 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 JDU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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