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KX06 PYH

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,433 mi
Last recorded126,433 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 PYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 126,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 126,334 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 126,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 126,036 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 121,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 119,128 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2021 119,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2020 113,758 miles

Offside track rod flexible coupling worn

Fail 30 Jun 2020 113,755 miles

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

Offside track rod flexible coupling worn

Pass 2 May 2019 106,674 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 102,536 miles

Offside track rod end rubber coupling worn

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,291 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,048 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 93,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,011 miles

check engine light on dash

Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,855 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 84,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

All brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Nearside front tyre worn uneven on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,087 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 78,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,133 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front steering arm(inside gaitor) has play in the joint

Fail 14 Jun 2011 72,133 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front steering arm(inside gaitor) has play in the joint

Pass 5 Jun 2010 67,493 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,506 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r brake evidence of getting hot not binding or sticking at time of test.

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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KX06 PYH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX06 PYH, 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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KX06 PYH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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