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ML06 HKN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,551 mi
Last recorded160,551 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 HKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 160,551 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front upper (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 160,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 152,751 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 144,210 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 144,210 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 134,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 134,148 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 126,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 118,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 105,075 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)

Pass 8 May 2009 89,541 miles

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 HKN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML06 HKN, 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 HKN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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