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SU06 CNY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,358 mi
Last recorded76,358 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 CNY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,358 miles

Brake bind > offside rear.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder within driver's view of the road. ()

Possible Leak from power steering rack.

Fail 10 Apr 2019 76,357 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake bind > offside rear.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder within driver's view of the road. ()

Possible Leak from power steering rack.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,315 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 70,315 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to check wheel bearing (3.5.1k)

Exhaust flexi joint casing deteriorated

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,579 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack n/s (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre appears to have been rubbing on inner sidewall

slight corrosion to rear suspension lower arms

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,579 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken both rears (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack n/s (2.3.3b)

battery clamp loose

o/s/f tyre appears to have been rubbing on inner sidewall

slight corrosion to rear suspension lower arms

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,793 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,792 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,247 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,471 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2013 36,471 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,212 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 31,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,818 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 16,818 miles

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

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

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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SU06 CNY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SU06 CNY, 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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SU06 CNY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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