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YX56 XMO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,231 mi
Last recorded153,231 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 XMO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 153,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 140,587 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 119,989 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 24 Oct 2016 119,989 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,635 miles

both front tyres 3mm

both rear suspension arms becoming corroded

chip in windscreen zone B

engine malfuction lamp on at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,031 miles

both front tyres 3mm and wearing smooth on inner edges

both rear suspension arms becoming corroded

o.s lower suspension arm inner bushes have signs of rust creep

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,618 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 82,618 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 81,050 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 71,731 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,731 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,656 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 62,656 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,990 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,472 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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YX56 XMO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX56 XMO, 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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YX56 XMO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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