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HV06 FFD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,052 mi
Last recorded161,052 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 FFD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 161,052 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 161,052 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 153,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s front ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front on legal limits and no visible tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 153,092 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) n/s front has a lot of play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s front ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front on legal limits and no visible tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 147,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery has movement in strap but not likely to fall out

Pass 13 Nov 2019 137,028 miles

small chip in top of zone A of windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2018 126,695 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 126,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

belly pan and side skirts fitted

em light on

n/s track rod to rack rubber bonding appears to have more play than o/s but not yet to fail criteria

Fail 30 Nov 2017 116,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

belly pan and side skirts fitted

em light on

n/s track rod to rack rubber bonding appears to have more play than o/s but not yet to fail criteria

Pass 19 Nov 2016 104,327 miles

Both front lower ball joints have play

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 104,327 miles

Both front lower ball joints have play

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 91,519 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2014 74,994 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,955 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,180 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,652 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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HV06 FFD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,900cc 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 HV06 FFD, 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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HV06 FFD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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