CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO06 ZUD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,325 mi
Last recorded115,325 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
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

RegistrationRO06 ZUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 115,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

enginge oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bottom ball joint boot twisted

Fail 6 Oct 2022 109,571 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant on minimum

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bottom ball joint boot twisted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 102,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 102,481 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 86,999 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 69,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 69,273 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,568 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 36,022 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 33,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding to o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,787 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,143 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,432 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 19,432 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,211 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

RO06 ZUD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RO06 ZUD, 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 RO06 ZUD?

You can check the full history of RO06 ZUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO06 ZUD registered?

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

Is RO06 ZUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 ZUD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO06 ZUD 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 RO06 ZUD. 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.