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AV56 ZPM

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,131 mi
Last recorded154,131 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ZPM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 154,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 137,366 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 129,093 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 118,765 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 108,555 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 99,456 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,566 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,526 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 81,526 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,122 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front subframe corroded in places

Fail 9 Dec 2016 78,122 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front subframe corroded in places

Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,088 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

front subframe slighly corroded in places

Fail 8 Dec 2015 73,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

front subframe slighly corroded in places

Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,600 miles

front suspension bed slight corrosion in places

n/s/f brake slightly tight

Fail 17 Dec 2014 69,597 miles

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

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

front suspension bed slight corrosion in places

n/s/f brake slightly tight

Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,289 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,541 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r brake binding

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,051 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,519 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 38,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,603 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 28,603 miles

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

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

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 ZPM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey 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 ZPM, 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 ZPM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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