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SV06 ORL

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,363 mi
Last recorded57,363 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 ORL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 57,363 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 57,363 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 55,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 53,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 51,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,997 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 48,250 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 46,275 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 43,648 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,941 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 38,127 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,088 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,422 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,589 miles

Bulb out in high level brake light

Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,107 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 19,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 13,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 12,663 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 8,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 3,560 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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SV06 ORL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SV06 ORL, 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 SV06 ORL registered?

SV06 ORL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for SV06 ORL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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