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FV06 XXA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

227,189 mi
Last recorded227,189 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 XXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 227,189 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 219,974 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 217,996 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 213,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 206,388 miles

Nearside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Pass 24 Jul 2015 195,044 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 190,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 179,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 170,653 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 162,297 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 153,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

esp light on

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 6 May 2011 153,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

esp light on

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2010 116,143 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 116,143 miles

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

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 16 Jun 2009 93,886 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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FV06 XXA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV06 XXA, 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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What year was FV06 XXA registered?

FV06 XXA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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