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WX55 SVL

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,374 mi
Last recorded148,374 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 SVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 148,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 129,728 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 129,728 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 109,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 109,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 91,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,135 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 74,135 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,864 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,506 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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WX55 SVL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WX55 SVL, 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 WX55 SVL registered?

WX55 SVL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is WX55 SVL safe to buy?

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