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WU56 NUW

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,655 mi
Last recorded138,655 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 NUW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 138,655 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 138,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 135,897 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 135,550 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 135,550 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 133,069 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear sub frame corroded and wax oiled

Fail 21 Sep 2018 132,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm rusted and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear coil spring seat corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe heavily corroded

suspect front wheel alignment requires adjustment

Pass 25 Sep 2017 130,196 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber spring cup corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber spring cup corroded

rear subframe corroded

rubber pipe to dpf filter split

Fail 21 Sep 2017 130,196 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber spring cup corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber spring cup corroded

rear subframe corroded

rubber pipe to dpf filter split

Pass 28 Sep 2016 122,839 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 23 Sep 2016 122,777 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear number plate lamp poor connection

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,895 miles

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

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

nearside rear anti roll bar bracket heavily rusted

nearside rear suspension trailing arm heavily rusted

offside front brake pad warning wire disconnected

offside rear anti roll bar bracket heavily rusted

offside rear suspension trailing arm heavily rusted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,047 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 104,047 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Sep 2012 86,641 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate (small splits in tread)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,641 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate (small splits in tread)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,908 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,541 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,469 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 52,465 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Underside engine steady bar rubber bush collapsed.

Washers set high.

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 NUW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW registered?

WU56 NUW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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