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FJ06 YGO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,306 mi
Last recorded179,306 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 YGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 179,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 20 Mar 2021 179,300 miles

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured bolt (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 20 May 2019 168,059 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 15 May 2019 168,059 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut fractured spring platform corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2018 153,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 May 2018 153,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2017 139,780 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 138,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter base (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 125,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 114,766 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 109,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2011 92,497 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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 84,530 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,808 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 77,302 miles

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

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

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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FJ06 YGO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FJ06 YGO, 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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FJ06 YGO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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