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MT06 TKA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,846 mi
Last recorded139,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 TKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 139,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 129,456 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 112,314 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 112,311 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,978 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 107,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 103,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 97,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 92,960 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 86,477 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 86,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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MT06 TKA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT06 TKA, 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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What year was MT06 TKA registered?

MT06 TKA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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