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S123 SPW

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,872 mi
Last recorded119,872 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 SPW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 119,872 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,179 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 119,163 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 113,444 miles

Lower engine mount worn

Underbody corrosion

Fail 3 May 2019 113,444 miles

Lower engine mount worn

Underbody corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 110,218 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 2 May 2018 110,218 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 8 May 2017 108,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 103,162 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 19 Feb 2016 103,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,435 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 95,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,474 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 87,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,796 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 74,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 64,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,260 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,337 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,291 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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S123 SPW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S123 SPW, 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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S123 SPW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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