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WV56 ZDN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

140,731 mi
Last recorded140,731 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 ZDN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 140,731 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 138,383 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 136,358 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 131,868 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 127,279 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 121,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 113,393 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,862 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 97,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,818 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,791 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,430 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,630 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,453 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,309 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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WV56 ZDN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WV56 ZDN, 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 WV56 ZDN registered?

WV56 ZDN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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