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OE06 XFB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,632 mi
Last recorded200,632 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 XFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 200,632 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 200,419 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 191,383 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 191,355 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 181,308 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 174,830 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 174,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 168,596 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 161,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on in side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 155,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 138,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 17 Oct 2015 138,779 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 124,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

slight restricted free movement nearside rear brake

Fail 14 Oct 2014 124,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

slight restricted free movement nearside rear brake

Pass 30 Oct 2013 114,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 114,856 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,345 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 102,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 922,430 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,663 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,705 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 80,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,942 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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OE06 XFB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE06 XFB, 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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OE06 XFB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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