MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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child seat in rear / rear pads low /
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise adjustment on offside wiper arm
advise steering lock mechanism to be checked
Both front wiper arms loose, able to move by hand.
Both front wiper blades not parking correctly.
Car smokey at idle.
Both front wiper arms loose, able to move by hand.
Both front wiper blades not parking correctly.
Car smokey at idle.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight buckle on front offside brake disc
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX06 YBY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 VX06 YBY, 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 YBY registered?
VX06 YBY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 April 2006.
Is VX06 YBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for VX06 YBY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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