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ML06 HPF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,043 mi
Last recorded150,043 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 HPF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 150,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 145,548 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 140,892 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 134,969 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 127,433 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,799 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))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 107,767 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at the rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Underside is rusty at the rear

Fail 16 Aug 2017 107,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at the rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Underside is rusty at the rear

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,474 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 100,467 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Jump lead wrapped around engine (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel

Under side is rusty at the rear

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 94,328 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 May 2013 79,000 miles

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

Both front fog lamp lenses damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,679 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,679 miles

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

Both front fog lights broken and insecure

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,529 miles

Both front tyres slightly mishaped

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Offside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 49,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs scored

Pass 20 May 2009 36,798 miles

rear wheels slightly binding

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 HPF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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