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ST06 SWF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,709 mi
Last recorded137,709 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 SWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 137,709 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 134,449 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 134,446 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 129,713 miles

coil light flashing

Fail 11 May 2018 129,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure clip missing (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively special order blades (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin oppersite pads not worn (3.5.1g)

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

coil light flashing

washer jet operation poor

Pass 19 May 2017 119,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also excessively worn on inner edge 215/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 119,334 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also excessively worn on inner edge 215/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 109,962 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 109,962 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 96,822 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Jan 2013 73,598 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,053 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on.

suspect slight leak at power steering system.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,202 miles

1 part of centre rear stop light inop

Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,198 miles

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

1 part of centre rear stop light inop

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,122 miles

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

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 SWF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST06 SWF, 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 SWF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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