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AO56 ZTR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,268 mi
Last recorded125,268 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZTR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2023 125,268 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component misaligned and steering adversely affected strut broken (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,419 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 119,163 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 111,117 miles

engine has oil leak

n/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall

n/s/r sill corroded

sub frame corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,776 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine has oil leak

engine has oil leak

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2016 103,533 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Various oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 87,920 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,920 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,883 miles

n/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2013 72,883 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,606 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 34,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,911 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 25,029 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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AO56 ZTR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol 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 AO56 ZTR, 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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AO56 ZTR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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