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WU56 UWR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,423 mi
Last recorded161,423 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 UWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 161,423 miles

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

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

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

handbrake close to excessive travel

Pass 17 Jun 2022 151,350 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 151,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 142,721 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 142,720 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 135,850 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 135,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,152 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,371 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes slightly binding requires attention

Rear suspension components corroded requires attention

Fail 28 Oct 2017 108,309 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes slightly binding requires attention

Rear suspension components corroded requires attention

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,367 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint damaged slightly

Oil leak/dampness

Under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,414 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,726 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,200 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,453 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,084 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 50,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,449 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 41,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 UWR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

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

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