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DU06 KYO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,677 mi
Last recorded152,677 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 KYO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 152,677 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 152,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 148,458 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 137,971 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 137,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 132,522 miles

Park brake efficiency low

Fail 24 Jun 2020 132,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Park break low efficiency passed at 16%

Pass 23 Feb 2018 121,771 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 120,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 118,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 115,966 miles

nearside front tyre inner tread wear

Pass 3 Mar 2014 113,462 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 110,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 107,850 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 105,224 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 102,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,844 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 97,830 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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DU06 KYO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU06 KYO, 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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DU06 KYO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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