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KH06 VGE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

271,242 mi
Last recorded271,242 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH06 VGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 271,242 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 271,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 263,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 263,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 263,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 253,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 162,278 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 158,914 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Front Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement, need some adjustment.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 158,914 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Front Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement, need some adjustment.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 133,898 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 133,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 109,833 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres unevenly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 97,956 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,951 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 6 Oct 2014 90,078 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 90,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,964 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,410 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 66,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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KH06 VGE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KH06 VGE, 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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KH06 VGE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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