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FJ06 YGP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,690 mi
Last recorded84,690 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 YGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,690 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 84,675 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 84,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 84,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,430 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 82,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,820 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear top-spring mounts corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,901 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 67,901 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,511 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,956 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 39,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 35,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning lamp on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,374 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,775 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 YGP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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