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ML06 HNP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,932 mi
Last recorded97,932 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 HNP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 97,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 91,133 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 91,129 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts A B S wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 87,230 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 87,226 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,127 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 86,558 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 85,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 85,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,173 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 84,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,134 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 80,127 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,119 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 77,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,793 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 70,793 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,396 miles

offside handbrake cable casing split

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,769 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,661 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 HNP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HNP, 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 HNP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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