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DA06 YHO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

128,421 mi
Last recorded128,421 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 YHO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 128,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end 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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play track rod to rack

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear cut in tyre side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

rear bump loose on mounts

Fail 5 Apr 2018 120,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play track rod to rack

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear cut in tyre side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

rear bump loose on mounts

Pass 31 Mar 2017 115,877 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 115,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,865 miles

eml light on

Fail 31 Mar 2016 104,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum noisey in operation and leaking (2.3.1)

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

eml light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

power steering resevoir wet with fluid

Fail 20 Apr 2015 97,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

power steering level low

power steering resevoir wet with fluid

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,929 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 89,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 88,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,989 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,245 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,340 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 64,340 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,067 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 52,067 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,995 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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DA06 YHO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DA06 YHO, 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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DA06 YHO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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