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WU56 USM

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,226 mi
Last recorded32,226 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,226 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,098 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 32,055 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 32,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened EXTREMELY RUSTY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened EXTREMELY RUSTY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

SEVERAL FRONT AND REAR UNDERSIDE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS EXTREMELY RUSTY

Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,613 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,113 miles

both rear tyres on limit

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 USM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU56 USM, 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 USM registered?

WU56 USM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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