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MT06 TKC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,341 mi
Last recorded117,341 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 TKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 117,341 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 187,564 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 186,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 175,790 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 174,961 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 92,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,997 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 77,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,982 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,439 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,892 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 38,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,888 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 28,850 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TKC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC registered?

MT06 TKC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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The MOT history for MT06 TKC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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