CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV06 YPU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,073 mi
Last recorded118,073 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 YPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,073 miles

Nearside Rear disc brake faces corroded

Offside Rear Inner disc brake face corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 118,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear disc brake faces corroded

Nearside Rear wheel has slight restricted free movement

Offside Rear Inner disc brake face corroded

Offside Rear handbrake cable broken

Fail 23 Jan 2015 105,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 89,167 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 89,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 83,629 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,635 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,635 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,315 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 61,315 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.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
Full Alfa Romeo 159 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV06 YPU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV06 YPU?

You can check the full history of SV06 YPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV06 YPU registered?

SV06 YPU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SV06 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV06 YPU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV06 YPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV06 YPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.