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VX06 YAW

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,630 mi
Last recorded109,630 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 YAW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 109,630 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 109,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,889 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,446 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 89,442 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,197 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 68,343 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,809 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 56,804 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 54,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2012 54,291 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,982 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 37,980 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 23,997 miles

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

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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VX06 YAW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX06 YAW, 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 VX06 YAW registered?

VX06 YAW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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