MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
both front wiper blades smearing
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose fouling metal brake pipe (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
both front wiper blades smearing
Nail in nearside rear tyre 225-50-17
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre 225-50-17
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front steering rack end worn / free play
offside steering rack end worn / slight free play
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front steering rack end worn / free play
offside rear tyre perishing with age
offside steering rack end worn / slight free play
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate slightly faded
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR56 XUT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YR56 XUT, 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 YR56 XUT registered?
YR56 XUT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2006.
Is YR56 XUT safe to buy?
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