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EN06 BKE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,022 mi
Last recorded121,022 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 BKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,060 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside parking brake effort poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 102,053 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside parking brake effort poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system coroded

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 80,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system coroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,298 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,291 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,543 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,239 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 13,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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EN06 BKE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN06 BKE, 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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EN06 BKE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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