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PL06 KYJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,494 mi
Last recorded73,494 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 KYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,941 miles

Engine covers, under tray's & cil covers fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,590 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Wing panel loose

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,978 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,742 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,446 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,055 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,088 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 16,088 miles

Offside Front 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)

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 KYJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KYJ, 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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What year was PL06 KYJ registered?

PL06 KYJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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The MOT history for PL06 KYJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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