MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Unable to inspect components fully due to engine under tray being fitted
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat is at the n/s/r
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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BJ56 VPU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 BJ56 VPU, 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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BJ56 VPU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 November 2006.
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