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S15 PCD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,768 mi
Last recorded160,768 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 PCD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2026 160,768 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 158,537 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 158,529 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 151,569 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 151,569 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 142,349 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 132,371 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 132,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,387 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

exhaust has minor leak of gasses

Fail 27 Oct 2021 120,323 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust bracket broken

exhaust has minor leak of gasses

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,515 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,988 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 92,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,990 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 78,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,552 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,963 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,829 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,630 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,846 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 30,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,451 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 44,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 23,326 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,346 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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S15 PCD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S15 PCD, 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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S15 PCD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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