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DV06 KXZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

242,588 mi
Last recorded242,588 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 KXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 242,588 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 242,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 232,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 141,482 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,874 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 128,866 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 118,349 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 118,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 111,083 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 103,088 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 103,002 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 94,156 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 94,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 86,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2012 78,665 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

power steering opperation noisy lock to lock

r/o/s/tyre has early cracking between outer treads

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 12 May 2012 78,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

power steering opperation noisy lock to lock

r/o/s/tyre has early cracking between outer treads

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 10 May 2011 68,320 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 61,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2010 61,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 54,749 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 54,749 miles

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

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 KXZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DV06 KXZ, 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 KXZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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