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ML06 EEZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,267 mi
Last recorded87,267 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 EEZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,267 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 87,267 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,919 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 74,919 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both front upper arm, rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,269 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 67,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,947 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 58,941 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,783 miles

slight play in the nearside and offside rear roll bar drop links

the nearside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

the nearside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge and has a nail in the tread

the offside front tyre all most worn to the limiters

Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in the nearside and offside rear roll bar drop links

the nearside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

the nearside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge and has a nail in the tread

the offside front tyre all most worn to the limiters

Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,900 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 42,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,820 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 33,820 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 26,138 miles

change oil. warning on

unable to check the nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2010 26,091 miles

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

change oil. warning on

unable to check the nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 May 2009 19,450 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 19,391 miles

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

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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ML06 EEZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ML06 EEZ, 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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ML06 EEZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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