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MF06 YLW

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,601 mi
Last recorded163,601 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 YLW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 163,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged arm taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 157,302 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 150,464 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both bottom (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm inner edge close to chords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 144,532 miles

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

Nearside Front crack line windscreen

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 132,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 127,616 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 127,616 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 121,808 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 121,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bumper insecure ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,961 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 110,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,576 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,874 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 90,872 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,056 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 82,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2010 67,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2009 56,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MF06 YLW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF06 YLW, 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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MF06 YLW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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