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BL06 ZCV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,027 mi
Last recorded203,027 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 ZCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 203,027 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 203,005 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 195,129 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 195,129 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 186,870 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 186,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 181,838 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 181,826 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 May 2019 175,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 168,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 153,561 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 142,834 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,832 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,343 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,337 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,906 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,858 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 59,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,066 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,013 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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BL06 ZCV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL06 ZCV, 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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BL06 ZCV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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