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OY06 CUC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,286 mi
Last recorded155,286 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 CUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 155,286 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 149,648 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 146,150 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 144,457 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 142,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 142,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 140,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also affecting centre belt (not tested)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively park brake not fully disengaged at calipers causing slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 134,533 miles

Offside Rear Inner 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 12 Apr 2017 131,969 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2017 131,930 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2016 128,548 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 128,548 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 122,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 119,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 113,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 113,867 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,992 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 106,213 miles

Advise both front wiper blades deteriorating

Advise offside front (steering rack) tie rod joint has play

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 96,500 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,522 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 81,355 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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OY06 CUC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OY06 CUC, 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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OY06 CUC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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