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SH06 YKY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

197,288 mi
Last recorded197,288 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 YKY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 197,288 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock top mountings (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

both rear exhaust clamps broken

eml on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 180,170 miles

Advise noise on steering (Squeaking)

Front And rear sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arms and shocks (Squeaking)

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

Offside Front Suspension arms and shocks (Squeaking)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 159,545 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 151,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 142,213 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 126,508 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 113,798 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 100,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,371 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 65,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

car running slightly rough on idle

slight play in both top suspension arms

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2009 65,729 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

car running slightly rough on idle

slight play in both top suspension arms

slight play in steering rack

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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SH06 YKY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SH06 YKY, 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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SH06 YKY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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