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SG06 UYX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,029 mi
Last recorded89,029 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 UYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,029 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 89,002 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding 55kg of bind (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 130,814 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 70,677 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 47,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,729 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,961 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 38,960 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 33,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,755 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,631 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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SG06 UYX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,859cc petrol 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 SG06 UYX, 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 SG06 UYX registered?

SG06 UYX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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