MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Exhaust emissions lambda close to limit
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre splits in inner sidewall
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions lambda close to limit
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear tyre splits in inner sidewall
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brakes uneven
nearside mirror glass cracked
Nail in nearside front tyre
headlights adjusted
nearside washer jet broken
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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YX56 XEC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 YX56 XEC, 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 YX56 XEC registered?
YX56 XEC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 September 2006.
Is YX56 XEC safe to buy?
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