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PG06 YJE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,093 mi
Last recorded140,093 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 YJE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 140,093 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle luggage compartment/boot (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Rear exhaust shield not secured

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 1.7 to 2 millimetres tread depth left on it (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Pass 28 May 2025 137,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,767 miles

DPF LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 135,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF LIGHT ON

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 133,236 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 133,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 129,834 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 129,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 127,283 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 127,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,642 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 120,204 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 120,204 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 116,242 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 111,508 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 111,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 95,160 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 79,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 79,057 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 61,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 47,035 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,867 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 17,555 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,779 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,516 miles

grease over nearside front brake hose

power steering overfilled

wire hanging loose nearside rear (resecured)

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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PG06 YJE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PG06 YJE, 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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PG06 YJE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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