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RO06 ZSZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,820 mi
Last recorded79,820 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 ZSZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 8 Apr 2016 79,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outter pad worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack insecure steering rack loose (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,876 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 72,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,028 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 72,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,391 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,309 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,302 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 51,795 miles

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

front brake pads around 75% worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,795 miles

front brake pads around 75% worn

Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,132 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,043 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ZSZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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