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WU56 NOF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,485 mi
Last recorded120,485 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 NOF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 120,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,453 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

wiper blades

Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,566 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 30 Oct 2020 104,566 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view badly cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner tread and is cracking

wiper blades

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,008 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion at rear engine mount base connecting to sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front engine mount bolt missing but mount secure

steering rack boots deformed

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,968 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure 1 bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,853 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on 3mm and have cracking and perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,921 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Aug 2015 80,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

subframe heavly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 73,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

subframe heavly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,130 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 69,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine mangment light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,526 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,526 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,527 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,480 miles

both front bottom ball joints slight play

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/outer sill has damage but not within 12inch's of a structual member

Fail 23 Nov 2010 55,480 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front bottom ball joints slight play

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/outer sill has damage but not within 12inch's of a structual member

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,249 miles

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

offside rear light lense broken

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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WU56 NOF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WU56 NOF, 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 WU56 NOF registered?

WU56 NOF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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