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EF06 BUA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,713 mi
Last recorded97,713 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 BUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 93,111 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f steering has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2015 87,415 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,871 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 81,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,006 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 64,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,453 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,831 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,920 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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EF06 BUA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc 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 EF06 BUA, 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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EF06 BUA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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