CarVerify

Free Car Check

PX06 ZFD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,368 mi
Last recorded95,368 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 ZFD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,368 miles

Nearside Front start of corrosion to subframe

Offside Front of subframe oil staines

Offside Front under floor fuel pipes looking damp

Fail 27 Feb 2017 95,368 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front start of corrosion to subframe

Offside Front of subframe oil staines

Offside Front under floor fuel pipes looking damp

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,422 miles

Front subframe flaking corrosion

Nearside track rod damper play

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside track rod damper play

Fail 25 Feb 2016 80,422 miles

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

Front subframe flaking corrosion

Nearside track rod damper play

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside track rod damper play

Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,834 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flaking and corrosion to front subframe

play in nearside and offside track rod dampers under load

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flaking and corrosion to front subframe

play in nearside and offside track rod dampers under load

Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flaking and corrosion to front subframe

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside and offside track rod dampers under load

Fail 11 Mar 2014 57,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flaking and corrosion to front subframe

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside and offside track rod dampers under load

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,465 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 51,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 46,534 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,670 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,443 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,408 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
Full Alfa Romeo 159 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PX06 ZFD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX06 ZFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PX06 ZFD?

You can check the full history of PX06 ZFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PX06 ZFD registered?

PX06 ZFD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is PX06 ZFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX06 ZFD shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PX06 ZFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PX06 ZFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.