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OY06 CXP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,855 mi
Last recorded65,855 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 CXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,855 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, sidewall also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, 3mm and perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

centre prop bearing support worn

Fail 28 Oct 2025 65,844 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe support, chalked item (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure both battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, sidewall also perished and tyre cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber central mount point (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm, sidewalls also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 64,807 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear most prop bearing. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and NSF. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 64,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear most prop bearing. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and NSF. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 63,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 63,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bottom spring seat corroded and snapped (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 62,165 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 62,162 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,475 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 59,471 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached CORRODED AND BROKEN SEAT (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2019 56,162 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 56,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 52,475 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 50,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge & starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 50,459 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge & starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 45,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight bind detected at nearside rear brake

Fail 24 May 2016 45,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight bind detected at nearside rear brake

Pass 14 May 2015 38,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 33,699 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 27,404 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2013 27,400 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2012 20,234 miles

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 16,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 11,804 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 28 May 2009 4,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CXP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OY06 CXP, 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 CXP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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