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KY06 BCV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,592 mi
Last recorded91,592 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 BCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 91,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 77,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,404 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 62,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 57,570 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,316 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 55,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,374 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 52,374 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 45,522 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 45,522 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,711 miles

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2015 34,438 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,203 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,610 miles

rear number plate discolouing

Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,190 miles

rear number plate discolouing

Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,631 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 19,738 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,870 miles

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

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

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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KY06 BCV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KY06 BCV, 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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KY06 BCV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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