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EN06 BMV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,520 mi
Last recorded130,520 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 BMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 130,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Washer jet poor.

Fail 9 Feb 2023 130,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,276 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 111,805 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 111,805 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,800 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,596 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 100,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L. warning lamp on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,146 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,855 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,312 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 61,397 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,803 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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EN06 BMV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EN06 BMV, 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 BMV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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