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PX06 SKJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 SKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 85,971 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 85,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 76,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear Y section corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 76,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear Y section corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 65,124 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 64,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,275 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 48,681 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 8 May 2015 43,367 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 43,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,699 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,763 miles

Nearside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 3 May 2012 30,909 miles

slight play n/side steering rack end

Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,177 miles

Advise slight play nsf rack end

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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,832 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,053 miles

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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PX06 SKJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX06 SKJ, 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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PX06 SKJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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