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VK56 XYF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,004 mi
Last recorded168,004 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 XYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 168,004 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 168,002 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 152,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 138,482 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 123,950 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 123,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,733 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 103,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,543 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,971 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,593 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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VK56 XYF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VK56 XYF, 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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VK56 XYF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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