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FV55 UVN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,420 mi
Last recorded92,420 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 UVN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 92,420 miles

n/s outer sill slight corrision

Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,697 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 82,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge at 1.8 mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brakelight 2 leds not working

trailing arms corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 82,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge at 1.8 mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brakelight 2 leds not working

trailing arms corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,158 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2015 77,061 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,521 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,795 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2011 58,921 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,906 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,125 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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FV55 UVN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV55 UVN, 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 FV55 UVN registered?

FV55 UVN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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