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KR06 KVG

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,577 mi
Last recorded166,577 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 KVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 166,577 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 166,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 163,861 miles

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 163,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

outer sills corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 157,837 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 157,837 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 150,680 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 150,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 141,203 miles

engine light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2017 141,203 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,746 miles

slight play to both front rack ends

warning lamp for tailgate on dash

Fail 2 Jul 2016 132,746 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) insecure friction surface broken off pad (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

slight play to both front rack ends

under tray loose

warning lamp for tailgate on dash

Pass 11 Jul 2015 125,852 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

noise on engine

slight bind on rear brakes

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

wipers juddering and smearing screen

Pass 7 Jul 2014 116,200 miles

boot warning lamp on all the time

marks on wheels

noise on auxillary belt area

Fail 5 Jul 2014 116,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

boot warning lamp on all the time

marks on wheels

noise on auxillary belt area

Pass 22 Jul 2013 106,363 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inners

kerb marks on alloys

n/s/f side repeter lense cover missing

noise on auxilary belt area

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 22 Jul 2013 106,363 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise on auxilary belt area

o/s/f side lamp dim

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight bind on both rear brakes

front tyres starting to wear on inners

kerb marks on alloys

n/s/f side repeter lense cover missing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,132 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 87,400 miles

front discs heavily liped and corroded

offside fronbt tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2011 87,400 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

front discs heavily liped and corroded

offside fronbt tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 68,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KR06 KVG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KR06 KVG, 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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KR06 KVG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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