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WU56 UTC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,092 mi
Last recorded148,092 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 UTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 148,092 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 138,749 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 138,595 miles

Emissions not tested Abnormal engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Locking spring (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light output reduced

Pass 25 Jul 2017 132,199 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,499 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 125,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front subframe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 107,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,654 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,653 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 87,653 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,992 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,016 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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WU56 UTC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UTC, 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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WU56 UTC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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