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ML06 HPV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,129 mi
Last recorded117,129 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 HPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 117,129 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Lots of suspension components are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 117,050 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,875 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 108,856 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,208 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 105,208 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 100,009 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW (MOT FAIL)

Nearside Front starting to delaminate

Fail 26 Mar 2016 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure starting to split /delaminate (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW (MOT FAIL)

Nearside Front starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,221 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,924 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 79,924 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,201 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,982 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 HPV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HPV, 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 HPV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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