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SV06 YPL

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 YPL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Radiator Mount Damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2020 95,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Radiator Mount Damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,974 miles

Nearside Front Radiator Mount Broken, Radiator Insecure

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 94,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Radiator Mount Broken, Radiator Insecure

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 93,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,845 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,845 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,609 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 88,609 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,499 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,840 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake fluid reservior loose, securing nut missing

front brakes fluctuate

nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 2 May 2012 74,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

inner face of front discs corroded

inner face of rear discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 74,886 miles

inner face of front discs corroded

inner face of rear discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 68,607 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,519 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 57,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 57,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 43,742 miles

o/s full beam aim low

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,742 miles

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

o/s full beam aim low

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 YPL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV06 YPL, 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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SV06 YPL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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