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BK06 AJV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,844 mi
Last recorded97,844 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 AJV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder worn outer and 2.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer casing swollen and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder worn outer and 2.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 97,844 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit clamp not attached correctly (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked and cloudy within crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure / not attached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder worn outer and 2.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer casing swollen and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder worn outer and 2.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 96,762 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,659 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 94,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering component modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering component modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,528 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 87,527 miles

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

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

rear both side brakes slight binding

Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,929 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 78,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,515 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,462 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 39,271 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 29 Sep 2011 39,246 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,079 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 30,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,994 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,042 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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BK06 AJV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK06 AJV, 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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BK06 AJV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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