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DE56 BYX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,098 mi
Last recorded105,098 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 BYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,098 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear discs lipped

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,562 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn and corroded

Offside Rear brake noisey

Fail 4 Jan 2017 94,562 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn and corroded

Offside Rear brake noisey

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 64,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,439 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,158 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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DE56 BYX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE56 BYX, 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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What year was DE56 BYX registered?

DE56 BYX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is DE56 BYX safe to buy?

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