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RO06 ZSX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,118 mi
Last recorded119,118 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 ZSX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,118 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 107,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 97,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2013 97,004 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,508 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

front pads low

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,157 miles

EML on

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,234 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 52,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 36,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,829 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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RO06 ZSX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO06 ZSX, 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 RO06 ZSX registered?

RO06 ZSX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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