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KF06 CSZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,220 mi
Last recorded137,220 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF06 CSZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 137,220 miles

Front light output dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

park brake only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Jul 2022 137,220 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective pipe not connected (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front light output dim

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

park brake only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 126,985 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 126,957 miles

Brake performance not tested loose wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes leak under bonnet (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

running gear Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 23 Apr 2020 126,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres meet min legal requirement only (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2017 126,921 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 119,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 112,355 miles

O/s steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 18 Jun 2011 106,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,242 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 101,006 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 100,729 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,131 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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KF06 CSZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KF06 CSZ, 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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KF06 CSZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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