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VX06 YBF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,060 mi
Last recorded90,060 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 YBF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

offside front steering arm slight play

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 90,060 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

offside front steering arm slight play

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,402 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 5 Feb 2013 64,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,625 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

Pass 4 May 2011 55,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front suspension strut lower mount/bush shows deterioration/play.

off side rear brakes are slightly binding on.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,222 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,346 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,202 miles

N/S door mirror glass missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YBF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX06 YBF, 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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VX06 YBF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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