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DU06 KYP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,907 mi
Last recorded139,907 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 KYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 139,907 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 139,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,451 miles

rear exhaust clamps/ joints corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2021 137,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamps/ joints corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 135,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2020 135,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2019 129,716 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 129,703 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 125,837 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 125,530 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 125,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 124,140 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 124,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 122,064 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 119,815 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 115,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 110,317 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 110,214 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,836 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 102,829 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 94,313 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,896 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 KYP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DU06 KYP, 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 KYP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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