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ST06 SSV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,148 mi
Last recorded123,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 SSV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 123,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pad wear warning light on

m.i.l. warning light on (pre july 2008 vehicle)

Pass 12 Jun 2018 118,886 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,669 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 7 Jun 2017 112,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,848 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,840 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,875 miles

O/S/F-N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISC WORN

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT UNABLE TO CHEAK REAR SEAT BELT

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,518 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 55,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,282 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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ST06 SSV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ST06 SSV, 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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ST06 SSV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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