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DC06 FZB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,878 mi
Last recorded138,878 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 FZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 138,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 138,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 128,859 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 128,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 116,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 107,216 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 107,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,315 miles

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

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,642 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,512 miles

Ball joint has slight play advisory excess play offside front steering arm tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

advisory under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2017 77,662 miles

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

Offside Front Excessive play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,114 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,397 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,239 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,086 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,424 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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DC06 FZB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DC06 FZB, 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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DC06 FZB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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