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AV56 KXB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,582 mi
Last recorded101,582 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 KXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 101,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both N/S & O/S ()

Fail 8 Oct 2024 101,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both N/S & O/S ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 100,600 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 100,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 100,484 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,195 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,286 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,257 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 88,256 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside inner rack joint has excessive movement (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth inner edge and has deep cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,856 miles

Engine Management Light is on - just met emissions requirements for Diesel Particulate Filter

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 77,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management Light is on - just met emissions requirements for Diesel Particulate Filter

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,668 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 68,668 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,299 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 61,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,703 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 47,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,483 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,168 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,508 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 23,495 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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AV56 KXB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV56 KXB, 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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AV56 KXB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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