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DV06 KXU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,447 mi
Last recorded191,447 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 KXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 191,447 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 185,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 182,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 182,979 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 175,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 272,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 272,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER TO OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 160,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 150,038 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 150,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 141,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency on 19%.Minimum requirement is 16%

Fail 26 Sep 2016 141,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 111,960 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 99,067 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 99,064 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,721 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 72,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,214 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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DV06 KXU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV06 KXU, 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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DV06 KXU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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