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PL06 KYH

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,565 mi
Last recorded127,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 KYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 127,565 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 127,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald inner edge, nearly through to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,312 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust flexi section deteriorating.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,980 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,019 miles

Engine Management Light and warning message displayed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,451 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine warning light on

rear seat base loose

secondary number plates fitted over the top of normal number plates

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,595 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 50,591 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,806 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,797 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 33,759 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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PL06 KYH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL06 KYH, 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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PL06 KYH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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