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GK06 YNA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,689 mi
Last recorded149,689 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 YNA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 149,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 147,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 142,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 137,800 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 128,100 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 128,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 119,613 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 110,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 110,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outers (2.4.G.2)

offside rear hand brake cable not returning fully

Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,807 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 97,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,973 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inside edge (smooth)

o/s/f brake pad sensor rubbing on wheel

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,977 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 7 Nov 2011 53,442 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner side

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,363 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 35,360 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,390 miles

ADVISE CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF AN ADULT BELT

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

Pass 28 May 2009 26,643 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 26,627 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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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GK06 YNA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK06 YNA, 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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GK06 YNA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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