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EF06 BVK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,518 mi
Last recorded167,518 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 BVK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 167,518 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 163,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Slight movement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Slight movement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 156,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 153,048 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Mar 2018 145,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear outer lens holed

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 145,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge down to inner canvas 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear outer lens holed

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,550 miles

engine cover fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 141,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine cover fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 130,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

item removed

Fail 4 Mar 2016 130,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

item removed

Pass 5 Mar 2015 114,762 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 114,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,456 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,923 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,771 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,128 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 77,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2009 63,741 miles

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

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

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

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 BVK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BVK, 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 BVK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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